About Johnny Nicol
Born 1938. Johnny Nicol is an Australian singer.
Johnny Nicol is a jazz singer born in Ayr, Queensland.
Nicol began his career in 1958 as a member of The Maori Troubadours and recorded an album, A Little This, A Little That, with them. He then went on to perform in on the Gold Coast then in Italy, Las Vegas and throughout England, then on a cruise ship between New York and the Bahamas. Later he proved very popular in South-east Asia.
He returned to Australia in 1969, and in 1972 hosted an ABC Radio music show in which he introduced emerging talent Renee Geyer to a wider audience.
He featured in a band with Col Nolan called The Col Nolan Soul Syndicate, which released the Live at Jason's LP. Following that he released a solo album, Touch of Blue (Phonogram, 1975). Nicol has since released four more solo albums, two CDs and a DVD. (wins only) 2015 Johnny Nicol John Campbell Fellowship Award
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Who is Johnny Nicol?
Australian singer
When was Johnny Nicol born?
Johnny Nicol was born on 16 November 1938.
What is Johnny Nicol's occupation?
Johnny Nicol is a singer.
What nationality is Johnny Nicol?
Johnny Nicol is Australian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Johnny Nicol. https://biography.guide/johnny-nicol/
MLA: "Johnny Nicol." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/johnny-nicol/.
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