Australian musicians born in 1958
Here are 17 famous musicians from Australia were born in 1958:
Frank Gambale
Frank Gambale (December 22, 1958 Canberra-) otherwise known as Gambale, Frank is an Australian guitarist, composer and record producer.
His albums include Brave New Guitar, A Present for the Future, Thinking Out Loud, Coming to Your Senses, Passages, Thunder from Down Under, The Great Explorers, Note Worker, Live! and Raison D'être. Genres: Jazz fusion, Instrumental rock, Blues, Funk, Bebop, Jazz and Smooth jazz.
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Stefan Dennis
Stefan Dennis (October 30, 1958 Tawonga-) also known as Dennis, Stefan is an Australian singer, actor and musician. He has three children, Declan Dennis, Cameron Dennis and Darci Dennis.
His albums: Don't It Make You Feel Good.
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Nick Seymour
Nick Seymour (December 9, 1958 Benalla-) also known as Seymour, Nick, Nicholas More Seymour, Nicholas Seymour or Crowded House is an Australian musician, songwriter, record producer, bassist and painter.
Genres related to him: Rock music and Alternative rock.
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Tom E. Lewis
Tom E. Lewis (August 25, 1958 Arnhem Land-) otherwise known as Tom Lewis, Tommy Lewis or Tom E Lewis is an Australian actor, screenwriter, composer and musician.
He is best known for his critically acclaimed portrayal of the lead character in the film "The Chant of Jimmie Blacksmith" (1978) which earned him a nomination for Best Actor in a Leading Role at the Australian Film Institute Awards.
Lewis was born in Arnhem Land, Northern Territory and is of Indigenous Australian descent. He spent his early years in traditional Aboriginal communities before moving with his family to Darwin. He later spent time working in the Australian army before pursuing a career in acting.
Apart from his acting career, Lewis has also made significant contributions as a composer and musician. He has released several albums, including "Beneath the Sun" and "Utopia". His work has been widely acclaimed for its fusion of traditional Aboriginal music with western styles.
In recent years, Lewis has continued to work in the film industry and has also been involved in a range of theatre productions. He is a respected cultural leader and advocate for Indigenous Australian rights, and has been the recipient of numerous accolades for his contributions to the arts and for his work promoting reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
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Paul Schütze
Paul Schütze (May 1, 1958 Melbourne-) a.k.a. Paul Schutze, Seed, Paul Shutze or Uzect Plaush is an Australian film score composer, musician and composer.
His albums: Deus Ex Machina, The Annihilating Angel, Regard: Music by Film, Isabelle Eberhardt: The Oblivion Seeker, The Surgery of Touch, Apart, New Maps of Hell II: The Rapture of Metals, Site Anubis, Nine Songs From the Garden of Welcome Lies and Green Evil: Stray Particles 1982 - 1996. Genres related to him: Ambient music, Electronic music, Avant-garde music and Jazz fusion.
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Grant McLennan
Grant McLennan (February 12, 1958 Rockhampton-May 6, 2006 Brisbane) also known as G.W. McLennan or McLennan, Grant was an Australian singer.
His albums include In Your Bright Ray, Horsebreaker Star, Fireboy, Watershed and Intermission: The Best of the Solo Recordings 1990-1997. Genres he performed include Rock music.
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Peter O'Doherty
Peter O'Doherty (March 23, 1958 Auckland-) also known as Peter O’Doherty is an Australian musician.
He is best known for being a founding member of the Australian rock band, Mental as Anything. O'Doherty played bass guitar and provided vocals for the band from 1976 until 1984. After his departure from the band, he formed his own band, the Lime Spiders, and later formed a duo with his brother, Chris O'Doherty, known as Dog Trumpet. O'Doherty continues to write and perform music, and has also gained recognition as a visual artist, with his work displayed in several galleries across Australia.
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Alan John
Alan John (May 7, 1958 Sydney-) is an Australian composer and film score composer.
He was born in Sydney and showed an early talent for music. He studied at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and later at the University of Sydney, where he received a Doctorate of Music.
John has composed music for a wide range of projects, including stage productions, television shows, and films. He is perhaps best known for his work in musical theater, having received critical acclaim and numerous awards for his contributions to notable productions such as "The Boy from Oz" and "King Kong: The Musical."
In addition to his work in the entertainment industry, John is also an educator and has served as a lecturer and professor at various institutions. He has been recognized for his contributions to music with numerous awards and honors, including the Order of Australia in 2013.
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Virgil Donati
Virgil Donati (October 22, 1958 Melbourne-) a.k.a. Donati, Virgil is an Australian drummer.
Discography: Stretch, Just Add Water and In This Life. Genres: Progressive metal, Instrumental rock, Jazz fusion and Jazz.
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Kirk Pengilly
Kirk Pengilly (July 4, 1958 Kew Vic-) also known as Pengilly, Kirk is an Australian musician and guitarist.
Genres he performed: Rock music and New Wave.
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Nigel Westlake
Nigel Westlake (September 6, 1958 Perth-) a.k.a. Westlake, Nigel is an Australian composer, film score composer, musician, conductor and clarinetist. His children are Eli Westlake and Joel Westlake.
His albums: Antarctica, Babe, Miss Potter and Horseplay. Genres he performed include Film score.
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Sean Kelly
Sean Kelly (November 9, 1958-) also known as Kelly, Sean or Sean Patrick Kelly is an Australian singer, songwriter and guitarist.
His albums include Moons of Jupiter. Genres he performed: New Wave and Rock music.
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Paul Grabowsky
Paul Grabowsky (September 27, 1958 Lae-) also known as Count Paul Grabowsky or Paul Atherstone Grabowsky is an Australian pianist, film score composer, composer and musician. His children are Isabella Grabowsky and Guy Grabowsky.
His most recognized albums: Tales of Time and Space, The Last Days Of Chez Nous, The Children's Hospital Hush Collection, Volume 3 and Phoenix. Genres: Jazz, Film score and Classical music.
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Simon Gallaher
Simon Gallaher (October 24, 1958 Brisbane-) is an Australian singer and actor.
Gallaher began his career in the 1980s as a performer in Sydney's renowned cabaret circuit. He gained mainstream fame in 1985 when he starred in the Australian production of the hit musical "The Pirates of Penzance", which toured nationally and internationally for several years. He then went on to star in many other successful productions, including "The Mikado" and "The Merry Widow".
Aside from his work on stage, Gallaher is also a well-known television personality in Australia, having appeared on several popular shows. In the 1990s, he co-hosted the game show "Wheel of Fortune" and later hosted his own talk show, "Simon". He has also made guest appearances on various other television programs.
In addition to his performing career, Gallaher is active in the community and has raised substantial funds for charity. He was awarded the Order of Australia Medal in 2008 for his contributions to the arts and the community.
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Paul Abrahams
Paul Abrahams (October 21, 1958 Panania-) is an Australian , .
Genres he performed: Rock music.
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Mick Harvey
Mick Harvey (August 29, 1958 Rochester-) otherwise known as MickHarvey,Rochester,Australia, Harvey, Mick or Michael John Harvey is an Australian singer, actor, guitarist, film score composer, songwriter, record producer and multi-instrumentalist.
His albums include Intoxicated Man, Pink Elephants, One Man's Treasure, Alta Marea & Vaterland, Harley Davidson, Initials B.B., Australian Rules, Motion Picture Music '94-'05, Two of Diamonds and Ghosts... of the Civil Dead. Genres he performed include Post-punk and Alternative rock.
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Martin Cilia
Martin Cilia (December 1, 1958 Rochford-) is an Australian guitarist, musician, singer and songwriter.
Genres he performed include Pop music, Rock music, Garage rock, Surf rock and Surf music.
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