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John Campbell Munro

1947 – 2018

Australian musician

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Lived 1947 – 2018 (aged 70). John Campbell Munro was a British singer-songwriter.

John Campbell Munro (29 September 1947 – 10 May 2018) was a folk singer who was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1947 and emigrated to Adelaide, Australia in 1965. He was a leading figure in Australian folk music for 40 years and worked with Eric Bogle and Australian folk groups Tracey-Munro-Tracey (with Denis and Lynne Tracey) and Colcannon.

In 1990 Munro wrote a series of 12 songs depicting the events leading up to and culminating in the battle at the Eureka Stockade. The Eureka Suite has been performed all over Australia including at the site of the stockade itself. In 1992 he composed a similar set of musical pieces on the life of Australian bushranger Ned Kelly. This piece has also proved popular in Australia and New Zealand.

Munro has written many songs and his material has been recorded by artists in Canada, the UK and Australia. He more recently formed a trio with former Colcannon members Mike O'Callaghan and Pete Titchener.

Munro died on 10 May 2018.

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Who was John Campbell Munro?

Australian musician

When was John Campbell Munro born?

John Campbell Munro was born on 29 September 1947 in Glasgow.

When did John Campbell Munro die?

John Campbell Munro died on 10 May 2018.

What was John Campbell Munro's occupation?

John Campbell Munro was a singer-songwriter.

What nationality was John Campbell Munro?

John Campbell Munro was British.

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· Wikipedia: John Campbell Munro

· Wikidata: Q16116077

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