Glenn Shorrock

Glenn Barrie Shorrock (born 30 June 1944) is an Australian singer and songwriter. He was a founding member of rock bands the Twilights, Axiom, Little River Band and post LRB spin-off trio Birtles Shorrock Goble, as well as being a solo performer.

The Twilights had eight consecutive national hit singles including "Needle in a Haystack" and "What's Wrong with the Way I Live". Axiom's top 10 hits were "Arkansas Grass", "Little Ray of Sunshine" and "My Baby's Gone". Little River Band had national and international chart success, including the Shorrock-penned "Emma", "Help Is on Its Way" and "Cool Change".

Shorrock was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame as a solo artist in 1991 and as a member of Little River Band in 2004. In May 2001, the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA), as part of its 75th-anniversary celebrations, named "Cool Change" as one of the APRA Top 30 Australian songs of all time.

Early years Glenn Barrie Shorrock was born on 30 June 1944 in Chatham, Kent, England. His family migrated to Adelaide, South Australia, on the Orcades in August 1954 when he was 10. only to return to Australia on the Fairsea for a second attempt in 1956. and his own showcase productions Go Cat Go (1990–91) and Two Up (1996).

On 25 March 1991, Shorrock was inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame, alongside contemporary rocker Billy Thorpe, bass-baritone Peter Dawson and jazz musician Don Burrows.

In October 2014, Shorrock was inducted into the South Australian Music Hall of Fame alongside Bon Scott's former band Fraternity as well as Chris Finnen and David Day. He released his autobiography, Now, Where Was I?, in June 2018. Shorrock was appointed a member of the Order of Australia (AM) on 26 January 2020, with a citation for significant service to the performing arts as a singer, songwriter and entertainer. In 2022 he took the role of Duncan in the Australian drama film, A Stitch in Time.

Personal life Shorrock met his first wife, Sue Doran, a Melbourne nurse, in 1966. The couple married in 1967 but divorced in 1971. In 1975, Shorrock met Jo Swan, a video producer, who worked in the same building (Armstrong Studios) where Little River Band were recording their first album. They married in 1980, Shorrock married Irene Rose, a teacher, on 21 December 2021. He has at times had arthritis, anxiety and stage fright. As from 2024 Shorrock has Parkinson's disease, and resides in Port Douglas, Queensland.

Discography

Studio albums + List of studio albums, with selected chart positions Title Album details Peak chart positions Australia (with Wendy Matthews, The McClymonts, Beccy Cole, Jasmine Rae, Travis Collins, Busby Marou and Fanny Lumsden)

Awards and nominations ARIA Music Awards The ARIA Music Awards is an annual awards ceremony which recognises excellence, innovation and achievement across all genres of Australian music. They commenced in 1987. Shorrock was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 1991. 1991 himself ARIA Hall of Fame 2014 The Story of Sharky and The Caddman (with Brian Cadd) Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album

Australian Songwriter's Hall of Fame The Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame was established in 2004 to honour the lifetime achievements of some of Australia's greatest songwriters. 2006 himself Australian Songwriter's Hall of Fame King of Pop Awards The King of Pop Awards were voted by the readers of TV Week. The awards began in 1967 and ended in 1978. 1977 himself Best Australian Songwriter

Mo Awards The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards, commonly known as the Mo Awards, were annual entertainment industry awards held from 1975 to 2016 which recognised achievements in live entertainment in Australia. Shorrock won an award in 2015. (wins only) 2015 Glenn Shorrock Hall of Fame

Sources and further reading

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