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Jay Justin

1940 – 2024

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Lived 1940 – 2024 (aged 84). Jay Justin was a musician.

Jay Justin McCarthy (1 May 1940 – 3 September 2024) was an Australian rock singer and songwriter. He had a top ten hit with "Proud of You" (written by Justin and Joe Halford) which earnt him Australia's first silver record. Early singles he released include "Sweet Sensation", "Why Don't You Try?" and "Promise Me". Justin's song writing credits include "My Blond Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy" and "We're Gonna Have a Party Tonight" (both co-written with Halford) for Little Pattie, an artist he is credited with discovering.

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Who was Jay Justin?

musical artist

When was Jay Justin born?

Jay Justin was born on 1 May 1940.

When did Jay Justin die?

Jay Justin died on 31 August 2024.

What was Jay Justin's occupation?

Jay Justin was a musician.

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· Wikipedia: Jay Justin

· Wikidata: Q108708813

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