About James Freud
Lived 1959 – 2010 (aged 51). James Freud was an Australian vocalist and singer.
James Randall Freud (born Colin Joseph McGlinchey; 29 June 1959 – 4 November 2010) was an Australian rock musician-songwriter. He was a member of Models during the 1980s and wrote their two most popular singles, "Barbados" and "Out of Mind, Out of Sight".
His autobiographies I am the Voice Left from Drinking (2002) and I am the Voice Left from Rehab (2007) detail his career in music entertainment and addictions. On 27 October 2010, Models were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame by former member Wendy Matthews; Freud was absent from the ceremony.
Biography Early life Freud was born as Colin Joseph McGlinchey on 29 June 1959 to Joe and Hannah McGlinchey and grew up in Melbourne. in Vermont South (now part of Emmaus College).
Despite Freud's passion and musical talent, his mother, Hannah, was against the idea. He later changed his name to James Randall Freud.
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Who was James Freud?
Australian pop musician (1959–2010)
When was James Freud born?
James Freud was born on 29 June 1959 in Melbourne.
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James Freud died on 4 November 2010 in Melbourne.
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James Freud was a vocalist and singer.
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James Freud was Australian.
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