Beeb Birtles

Gerard Bertelkamp AM (born 28 November 1948), known professionally as Beeb Birtles, is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has been a member of various Australian groups including Zoot (1967–71), Mississippi (1972–74), Little River Band (1975–83) and Birtles Shorrock Goble (2002–07). He has also worked as a solo artist, including releasing an album, Driven by Dreams. In 2004, Birtles and other members of the classic line-up of Little River Band were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.

Early life Beeb Birtles was born on 28 November 1948 as Gerard Bertelkamp in Amsterdam, Netherlands, to Gerard Bertelkamp, Sr (30 May 1923 – 4 May 2000), a carpenter and building contractor, and Elisabeth Hendrika (née Deubel; 8 January 1924 – 2 December 2015 ).

In 2006, Birtles was inducted into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

2008-present: Continued performance, autobiography and national award In 2011 Birtles joined other key members of Zoot for a short performance cruise out from Miami.

Beeb was inducted into the South Australian Music Hall Of Fame on 24 November 2017, alongside Zoot bandmate Darryl Cotton and Barry Smith of the Town Criers. The ceremony took place at the German Club, Adelaide.

In the Australia Day honours of 2025. Birtles was appointed as a Member of the Order of Australia (AM).

Discography Solo studio albums Title Album details The Last Romance (with Graeham Goble) Released: 1980 Label: Capitol Records (ST.12078) Format: LP, Cassette Driven by Dreams Released: 25 April 2000 Label: Sonic Sorbet Records (SS7-0101-2)

Compilation albums Title Details Beginnings (Before Little River Band) (with Glenn Shorrock & Graeham Goble)Released: 1978 Label: Capitol Records Format: Vinyl Beginnings Vol. 2 (Before Little River Band) (with Glenn Shorrock & Graeham Goble)Released: 1980 Label: Capitol Records Format: Vinyl