Keith Lamb (musician)
| Keith Lamb | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Keith Lamb |
| Born | 9 January 1952 |
| Origin | Norwich, England, United Kingdom |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) |
Singer Songwriter Producer Game designer |
| Instruments | Voice |
| Years active | 1970 - |
| Associated acts | Hush |
Keith Lamb (born 9 January 1952, Norwich, England) was the lead singer and founding member of the Australian glam rock band, Hush. He sang since the age of 10 years, fronting bands such as Mr. Toad, The Case and Sleepy Talk in England. Mr. Toad supported some great UK acts such as the Who and the Equals. He emigrated to Australia in 1970 with his school friend Robin Jackson.
Lamb co-wrote the Hush's music with guitarist Les Gock. He was arguably Australia's best front man of the 1970s, along with Bon Scott. On the sad passing of Scott, Lamb was considered as a replacement. Lamb lived for performing and was heartbroken when Hush split up. He enjoyed and produced some great work with bands Airport, Larry, and the Keith Lamb Band but none had the commercial success of Hush. Airport achieved critical acclaim however was without the commercial success of Hush. He also produced albums such as Pioneers (which went platinum) and "Jesus Christ Superstar Choir Sing Carols". Lamb has mentored and supported many up-coming artists, including Sharon O'Neill. Lamb appeared in the Australian musical "Jesus Christ Superstar", as Anas the Priest.
Lamb also writes songs for other artists, including top ten hits for Status Quo with "Ol' Rag Blues", "Over the Edge" and "I Want the World to Know".
Lamb performs at solo gigs, such as the Lifeline Concert in Cairns. He remains involved creatively with music, art and sculpture and is a partner in the embroidery company Rajmahal.[1] He has two children and five grandchilden. Lamb is also the co-author of the game, The Art of Conversation.[2]
In 2006 Keith Lamb performed with other members of his band, Hush as part of the Countdown Spectacular Tour under the auspices of Michael Solomon Gudinski, AM
Countdown Spectacular
The first tour was staged from June to August 2006. It featured mainly Australian artists and groups, some re-forming specially for the tour, plus several international artists now living in Australia.
He lives in Bendigo, Victoria.[3][4]
References
- ↑ "The Luxury of Rajmahal Fine Needlework Products". Rajmahal.com.au. 2002-07-12. Retrieved 2015-10-27.
- ↑ "The Art of Conversation". TAOC. Retrieved 2015-10-27.
- ↑ Wilmoth, P. The Sunday Age, 3 September 2006
- ↑ Wilmoth, P: Glad All Over : the Countdown years 1974-1987, McPhee Gribble, 1993, ISBN 0869142933