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Jon English
English performing at Celebrate Australia! onAustralia Day2010
Born
Jonathan James English

(1949-03-26)26 March 1949
Died9 March 2016(2016-03-09)(aged 66)
Alma materCabramatta High School
Occupation(s)Singer, actor, musician, songwriter
Years active1970–2016
Known forJesus Christ Superstar
"Turn the Page"
Against the Wind
"Six Ribbons"
The Pirates of Penzance
SpouseCarmen Sora (1969, separated 2006)
PartnerCoralea Cameron (2007–2016, his death)
Children4
Websitewww.jonenglish.com.au

Jonathan James English(26 March 1949 – 9 March 2016) was an English-born Australian singer, songwriter, musician and actor. He emigrated from England to Australia with his parents in 1961. He was an early vocalist and rhythm guitarist forSebastian Hardiebut left to take on the role ofJudas Iscariotin the Australian version of thestage musicalJesus Christ Superstarfrom May 1972,[1]which was broadcast on television.[2]English was also a solo singer; his Australian top twenty hit singles include "Turn the Page","Hollywood Seven","Words are Not Enough ","Six Ribbons"and"Hot Town".[3][4]

For his starring role in the 1978 Australian TV seriesAgainst the Windhe won theTV WeekLogie Awardfor 'Best New Talent in Australia'.[4]He also co-wrote and performed the score withMario Millo(ex-Sebastian Hardie).[4]The series had international release, known asMot alla vindar(1980) inSwedish,where "Six Ribbons"was released as a single, both single and the soundtrack album peaked at No.1 on the Norwegian charts;[5]the first single, "Six Ribbons" and the album, peaked at No.4 on theSwedishcharts.[6]

From 1983 to 1985, English won fourMo Awardswith three consecutive 'Entertainer of the Year' awards and a further 'Male Vocal Performer' in 1985.[7][8][9]English has performed inGilbert and Sullivan'soperettasThe Pirates of Penzance,The MikadoandH.M.S. Pinaforefrom 1984.[10][11]Performances ofEssgee Entertainment's productions of the Gilbert and Sullivan trilogy from 1994 to 1997 were broadcast on Australian TV. They were all released on VHS and subsequently on DVD.[11]

Biography

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1949–65: early years

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Jonathan James English was born in 1949 inHampstead,London,to Sydney and Sheila English, with siblings Janet, Jeremy and Jill.[10]Sheila had worked as a hospital worker, teacher and ambulance driver; Sydney was working in air cargo forKLMand was moved toSydney Airport.[10]Sheila and the children followed, when the family emigrated to Australia in 1961 onRMSOrionwith English turning 12 years old just before calling-in atFremantle.[10]

Sydney had bought a house inCabramatta,where young Jon attendedCabramatta High School.[10]Sydney was a self-taught piano player and dabbled with guitar and drums, he bought a guitar for the young Jon English.[10]Janet took her younger brother to theSydney Stadiumto seethe Beatlesperform during their 1964 Australian tour.[10]

1965–72: First bands and Rugby League player

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English's first rock gig occurred when his neighbour's band needed a guitarist, he was about 16 and mid-performance was called upon to do vocals, he sang the Beatles' "Twist and Shout".[10]His earliest known band was Zenith in 1965, formed at Cabramatta High School, and according to English "they were crap".[10]Next was Gene Chandler & the Interns, which included guitarist Graham Ford, drummer Richard Lillico, bass guitarist Peter Plavsic and English as vocalist and rhythm guitarist. At the same time, he played Lock for the Parramatta Eels reserve grade team.[12]

Ford foundedSebastian Hardie Blues Bandin 1967 with Lillico and new band members.[13][14]They playedR&Band soulcoversbut disbanded by early 1968.[15]When Ford reformed the band later in 1968, he recruited English and Peter Plavsic again,Anatole Kononewskyon keyboards and Peter's brother Alex Plavsic on drums.[15]They had dropped the 'Blues Band' part to play more pop oriented music and were the backing band for legendary Australian rockerJohnny O'Keefeduring 1969.[15]Covering songs from theRolling Stones,theBeatles,Bob Dylan,Otis ReddingandWilson Pickettthey built a reputation in the Sydneypubscene.[15][16]

Also attending Cabramatta High School, but one year lower was Carmen Sora; Sora and English married in September 1969 when she was 19 and he was 20.[10]In January 1972, English left Sebastian Hardie when he won the role ofJudas Iscariotin the Australian version ofJesus Christ Superstarfrom May 1972.[1][4]Sebastian Hardie were later joined byMario Milloon vocals and lead guitar and Toivo Pilt on keyboards. By 1974 they had become Australia's firstsymphonic rockband and releasedFour Momentsin August 1975, which was produced by English.[15]

1972–1979: Actor and solo performer

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Australian theatre producerHarry M. Millerand theatre directorJim Sharmanhad worked on the stage musicalHairand kept some of the cast and crew for their next project, the Australian version ofJesus Christ SuperstarbyTim Rice/Andrew Lloyd Webber.[1]Miller and Sharman chose English, from over 2,000 applicants,[17]to take the starring role ofJudas Iscariotalongside fellow stars Trevor White (ex-Sounds Unlimited) as Jesus Christ andMichele FawdonasMary Magdalene.[1]

The initial run was from 4 May 1972, at Sydney'sCapitol Theatre,to February 1974. With over 700 shows, it included other Australian music/theatre performersReg Livermore(fromHair,later inThe Rocky Horror Show),John Paul Young(later a solo singer with "Love is in the Air" ),Marcia Hines(fromHair,took over as Mary Magdalene in 1973, later a solo singer with "You" ),Doug Parkinson(Doug Parkinson in Focus had a hit with "Dear Prudence",took over from Livermore) andStevie Wright(ex-the Easybeats,later a solo singer with "Evie" ).[1]

Jesus Christ Superstar – Original Australian Cast Recordingwas released byMCAin 1972 with English and other cast members performing vocals for a studio recording.[1]A documentary of the production was broadcast on national TV, it contained footage of performances and interviews with cast members. English reprised his role of Judas in the 1975 and 1978 productions.[17]During 1974, English co-wrote, with Roy Ritchie, the balletPhaseswhich was performed by theNew South Wales Dance Companyat theSydney Opera House.[17]While performing inSuperstar,English also performed as a rock vocalist both with bands, Tapestry, Pulsar and Duck, and solo.[12]

In March 1973, he sang on the studio cast recording of Reg Livermore andPatrick Flynn'srock opera,Ned Kelly,and used some of theSuperstarchorus band to help record his debut solo album,Wine Dark Seareleased on Warm & Genuine Records/Phonogram Records.[4]His debut single "Handbags and Gladrags",released at the same time, was a cover of theMike d'Abosong, which had been aTop 40hit in the UK for singerChris Farlowein 1967.[4]English's version peaked at No.50 on the Australian singles charts.[3]His second single from the album was theWebber/Ricesong "Close Every Door"from theirJoseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoatstage musical.[4]

It's All a Game,his second solo album, was released in 1974 on Warm & Genuine and featured "Turn the Page"which peaked at No.20 on the national singles charts in February 1975.[3][4]"Lovin' Arms" was released in June 1975 as the lead single from his third studio album,Hollywood SevenThe album produced three singles including "Hollywood Seven"which peaked at No.13 in May 1976.[3][4]English performed a duet with fellowSuperstarlead, Trevor White to release a single "Laid Back in Anger" but it had no singles chart success.[3][4]His next album,Minutes to Midnightwas released in 1977.[3]

English created the Jon English Band for touring with Steve Doran (keyboards), Danny Groves (drums), Eric Macitchka (guitar), Rick Mellick (keyboards), James Rattray (bass) and Mike Wade (guitar).[4]His fifth studio albumWords are not Enoughfrom 1978 contained the title track which peaked at No.6 and "Night in Paradise" which peaked at No.44.[3][4]English also performed in the stage musicalThe Bacchoiin 1974 forNimrod Theatre Company;[4][17]and in minor TV roles in police dramasMatlock Policein 1975,Homicidein 1976 andChopper Squadin 1978. A recurring role inNumber 96was as a cultish drug lord, "The Master", in 1976. English described these roles "I was doing a lot of police shows in those days. I got to do them all. I was always a drug-crazed axe murdering hippy."[10]

In 1978, TV'sSeven Networkand Pegasus Productions approached English to take the role of Jonathan Garrett in the historical romance miniseriesAgainst the Wind.Prior to production he asked if he could organise the score andsoundtrackwith his friend,Mario Millo.[10][18]

From the soundtrack, "Six Ribbons"was released as a single by English and Millo. It peaked at No.5 on the National singles charts and the soundtrack peaked at No.10 on the National albums charts.[3]On 16 March 1979 English won theTV WeekLogie Awardfor 'Best New Talent in Australia' for his acting performance inAgainst the Wind,the programme won two other Logie Awards.[19]English won the 'Most Popular Male Performer' award at the 1979TV Week/CountdownMusic Awards.[20]

He released his firstcompilation albumEnglish Historyin August, which peaked at No.4 on the national albums charts[3]and sold over 180,000 copies.[21]Singles success with "Get Your Love Right",which peaked at No.27 and"Hot Town",which peaked at No.11;[3]prompted English to form Baxter Funt, containing John Coker (bass), Greg Henson (drums), Tony Naylor (guitar; ex-Bootleg Family Band/Avalanche), Mike Wade (guitar) and Peter White (keyboards).[4][12]Henson and Wade had been in theSuperstarchorus band from 1972 and, as part of Baxter Funt, they were taken on a national tour and then internationally.[4]

1980s: International success

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In April 1980, English releasedCalm Before the Stormwhich peaked at No.17 on the albums charts, with a single "Carmilla" peaking at No.27;[3]this was followed by the less successfulIn Roadsfrom 1981 and single "Straight from the Heart".[4]Meanwhile,Against the Windwas shown on international TV stations in United Kingdom and other parts of Europe asGegen den Windin Germany andMot alla vindarinScandinavia.[22]Success in Scandinavia included the soundtrack peaking at No.1 on the Norwegian Albums charts and double-A sided single, "Mot alla vendor" / "Six Ribbons" peaked at No.1 on the Norwegian Singles charts.[5]

English History,his compilation album also peaked at No.1, follow up albumsCalm Before the StormandIn Roadsboth reached the Top Ten in Norway.[5]InSwedenthe soundtrack and the "Six Ribbons"single both peaked at No.4 on the relevant charts in 1980, laterEnglish Historyand "Hollywood Seven"reached the top twenty in their charts.[6]In 1981, English toured the United Kingdom and Scandinavia with Mario Millo (guitars, ex-Sebastian Hardie), (guitar), Jackie Orszaczky (bass; ex-Syrius,Bakery,Marcia Hines Band), Coz Russo (keyboards), Richard Gawned (tenor sax, flute; ex-Marcia Hines Band) and Nick Lister (drums; ex-Kush).[4]

In June 1982, the live double album,Beating the Boardswas released, with backing by the Foster Brothers containing John Coker (bass), John Dallimore (guitar, flute, vocals; ex-Redhouse), Peter Deacon (keyboards, vocals), Greg Henson (drums) and Keith Kerwin (guitar, vocals; ex-Southern Star Band). The single "Beating the Boards' was released in June 1982 and peaked at No.97. English teamed with formerSuperstarco-lead,Marcia Hines,to produce July 1982'smini-albumJokers and Queensand its self-titled single, the album peaked at No.36 on the Australian albums charts and the single reached No.62 on the singles charts.[3][4]Some People...was released in 1982 and produced the top 50 single "Some People (Have All The Fun)". In August 1984, English andRenée Geyerreleased "Every Beat of My Heart" from theStreet Herosoundtrack.

In 1984, English wrote the national anthem forHutt River Province.[23]

English took on the role of Pirate King for the first time in the 1984 production ofGilbert and Sullivan'scomic operaThe Pirates of PenzancealongsideJune Bronhilland fellow actor/singerSimon Gallaheras Frederic. English estimates he has performed his favorite role of Pirate King over 1,000 times.[10]He later took on other stage musicals, includingRasputin(1987) andBig River(1988),[12]toured with various line-ups of the Foster Brothers and releasedSome People...(1983) produced by David Mackay,Dark Horses(1987) andThe Busker(1988), with his best charting Australian single from these being "Some People (Have all the Fun)" which peaked at No.50 in 1983.[3]During 1983–85, English won fourMo Awardswith three consecutive 'Entertainer of the Year' awards and a further 'Male Vocal Performer' in 1985.[7][8][9]

In 1988, English collaborated on the song "You're Not Alone" which was The Australian Official Olympic Team Song. It peaked at number 23 on theARIA Charts.

1990s:All Together Now

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In 1990, English releasedBusking/Always the Buskerbut the album did not chart. In November 1990, "Love Has Power" was released as a single from his musical concept album,Paris.At theARIA Music Awards of 1991,the album won theARIA Award for Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album.

During 1991—93, English played the main role of Bobby Rivers in the TV sitcomAll Together Now.His role of a fadedone hit wonderrock star displayed his acting and comedy skills during 101 episodes.[4][10]English returned to stage musicals to play roles in Simon Gallaher's production companyEssgee Entertainment's trilogy of updatedGilbert and Sullivanworks: Pirate King inThe Pirates of Penzance(1994), Pooh-Bah inThe Mikado(1995) and Dick Deadeye inH.M.S. Pinafore(1997).[11]A performance of each production was broadcast on Australian TV, then released on VHS video and later on DVD.[11]

In 1995,Jon English,a portrait by artist Danelle Bergstrom, won the 'Packing Room Prize' in theArchibald Prize.[24]

From 1997 to June 1998, English toured his own musical show,Turn the Page.Later in 1998, English toured theMichael FraynshowNoises Off.In 1999, English toured Australia and New Zealand performing inA Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum.

Jon English live at Sweden Rock Festival June 8, 2013

2000s

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In 2000, English finished another musical project calledBuskers and Angels,which toured September and October 2000 to warm reviews, and subsequently releasing a CD of the same name. At theGimme Tedbenefit concert on 10 March 2001, English was backed by his former band, Sebastian Hardie, for two of his songs.[25]He released the amateur rights to his rock operaParisand it was first performed in 2003 in Sydney andGosford,New South Wales, with English assisting in the direction of the production and appearing as the Fisherman in one performance at Gosford.[26]

The piece was revived inMelbournein 2004[26]and inAdelaidein 2008.[27]Also in 2008, a re-worked version was performed in Sydney, with English as Menelaus. This revised production was met with generally positive reviews, but a few months later, English and Mackay completely updated the show.

In 2004, English appeared as Sergeant Wilson in stage productions ofDad's Armytouring through Australia andNew Zealand.[10]

In 2006, English toured the country again as part of theCountdown Spectacular.Also in 2007, English and Peter Cupples toured their collaborative showUncorked.Later in 2007, English filmed a children's mini-series titledTime TrackersinNew Zealand,playing the role of a lovable but havoc raising hologram from the future.

In 2008, English was awarded a Life Membership to the Parramatta Eels Rugby Leagues Club. English was hired as a motivational coach for the 2009 season, when Parramatta lost the NRL Grand Final, having beaten 14 other teams in home and away games to get to the Premiership decider.

In 2009, he toured in a new production titledThe Rock Show,[28]arevuefeaturing classic rock music of the '60s and '70s, including songs bythe Rolling Stones,Led Zeppelin,Bob Dylan,Deep Purple,Elton Johnand other high-profile musicians of those decades.[29]It was conceived by "Paris" collaborator and director Stuart Smith with musical director Isaac Hayward.[30]In 2010 "The Rock Show" made two appearances inTasmaniain support of the "Save the Tasmanian Devil"breeding programme.[29]English was an ambassador for the programme.[31] The Rock Showtoured until 2013, with a CD/DVD released in 2012. In 2010, English played the title role inThe RemovalistsbyDavid Williamsonat the Perth Theatre Company.[32]

In 2012, English returned to Tasmania, working with Encore Theatre, for a revival ofJesus Christ Superstar,with English in the role ofPilate.Funds raised at each performance and at theLauncestonpreviewwere donated to the programme.[31]In 2013 Jon English played at theSweden Rock Festival,backed up by Swedish hard rock band Spearfish.[33]

In 2015, English returned once again to play theSweden Rock Festivaland during his stay in Sweden he decided to record a new solo album together with his friends in the band Spearfish. Many new songs were written and recordings were set to start March 14, 2016.

Death

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Jon English, Caloundra Walk of Stars, Queensland

In late February 2016, English was hospitalised due to "unexpected health problems" and was forced to cancel several scheduled performances due to planned surgery for anaortic aneurysm.He died following post-operative complications late in the evening of 9 March 2016, 17 days short of his 67th birthday.

A public memorial service commemorating his life was held at theCapitol Theatre, Sydneyon the evening of 4 April 2016. The memorial took the form of a tribute concert and included performances by the Foster Brothers,John Paul Young,Simon GallaherandJohn Watersamong others.[34][35]

Interests outside the arts

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English described himself as a "passionate" supporter of the Australianrugby leagueteamParramatta Eels.[36][37]He also supported theFitzroy Football Cluband launched hisSome Peoplealbum atDallas Brooks Hallin Melbourne in May 1983 as a benefit for the club.[citation needed]

He also conducted music software courses at Sydney's Apple headquarters during the '90s.[citation needed]

Discography

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Solo albums

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Soundtrack albums

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Filmography

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Stage and theatre works

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Awards

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ARIA Music Awards

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TheARIA Music Awardsis an annual awards ceremony that recognises excellence, innovation, and achievement across all genres ofAustralian music.They commenced in 1987.[39]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1991 Paris(with David Mackay) Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album Won
Best Adult Contemporary Album Nominated
2012 The Rock Show Best Original Soundtrack, Cast or Show Album Nominated

Countdown Awards

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Countdownwas an Australian pop music TV series on national broadcasterABC-TVfrom 1974–1987, it presented music awards from 1979–1987, initially in conjunction with magazineTV Week.The TV Week / Countdown Awards were a combination of popular-voted and peer-voted awards.[40]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
1979 himself Most Outstanding Achievement Nominated
Most Popular Male Performer Won
1980 himself Most Popular Male Performer Nominated

Mo Awards

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The Australian Entertainment Mo Awards (commonly known informally as theMo Awards), were annual Australian entertainment industry awards. They recognise achievements in live entertainment in Australia from 1975 to 2016. English won six awards in that time.[41]

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
1983 Jon English Entertainer of the Year Won
1984 Jon English Entertainer of the Year Won
1985 Jon English Male Vocal Entertainer of the Year Won
Jon English Entertainer of the Year Won
2011 Jon English –The Rock Show Best Rock Band or Performer of the Year Won
2012 Jon English Band Best Rock Act of the Year Won

Other awards

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Notes

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  2. ^"Jon English".Internet Movie Database(IMDb).Retrieved27 July2008.
  3. ^abcdefghijklmKent, David(1993).Australian Chart Book 1970–1992.St Ives,NSW:Australian Chart Book.ISBN0-646-11917-6.NOTE: Used for Australian Singles and Albums charting from 1970 until ARIA created their own charts in mid-1988.
  4. ^abcdefghijklmnopqrsMcFarlane, Ian(1999).Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop(doc).Allen & Unwin.ISBN1-86448-768-2.Retrieved27 July2008.Jon English entry
  5. ^abc"Jon English & Mario Millo".Norwegian Charts Portal.Retrieved27 July2008.
  6. ^ab"Jon English & Mario Millo".Swedish Charts Portal.Retrieved27 July2008.
  7. ^ab"Mo Awards – Winners 1983".Mo Awards.Archived fromthe originalon 19 August 2006.Retrieved7 August2008.
  8. ^ab"Mo Awards – Winners 1984".Mo Awards.Archived fromthe originalon 19 August 2006.Retrieved7 August2008.
  9. ^ab"Mo Awards – Winners 1985".Mo Awards.Archived fromthe originalon 18 July 2008.Retrieved7 August2008.
  10. ^abcdefghijklmno"Talking Headsinterview transcript ".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.3 October 2005.Retrieved28 July2008.
  11. ^abcdMarc Shepherd, ed. (20 July 2005)."The Essgee Entertainment videos".Gilbert & Sullivan Discography. Archived fromthe originalon 16 September 2008.Retrieved6 August2008.
  12. ^abcd"Jon English".Australian Rock Database.Magnus Holmgren. Archived fromthe originalon 22 October 2013.Retrieved27 July2008.
  13. ^"Mario Millo interview".ProgressoR. 21 May 2002.Retrieved27 July2008.
  14. ^"Sebastian Hardie / Windchase".Australian Rock Database.Magnus Holmgren. Archived fromthe originalon 19 March 2008.Retrieved27 July2008.
  15. ^abcdeMcFarlane, Ian(1999).Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop(doc).Allen & Unwin.ISBN1-86448-768-2.Retrieved24 July2008.Sebastian Hardie entry
  16. ^"Sebastian Hardie 1975Four Moments".AusRock. Archived fromthe originalon 1 November 2007.Retrieved25 July2008.
  17. ^abcd"Australian Rock by Memorable Music: Jon English".Memorable TV. Archived fromthe originalon 20 July 2008.Retrieved28 July2008.
  18. ^Vagg, Stephen (14 July 2019)."Australian Singers Turned Actors".Filmink.
  19. ^"Logie Awards – 1979".TV Week.Archived fromthe originalon 21 July 2008.Retrieved31 July2008.
  20. ^Atkinson, Ann; Linsay Knight (1996).The dictionary of performing arts in Australia.Margaret McPhee. Allen & Unwin. p. 78.ISBN1-86373-898-3.
  21. ^"International Dateline"(PDF).Cash Box.14 June 1980. p. 36.Retrieved3 December2021– via World Radio History.
  22. ^Andreas Steurer (ed.)."Alben Jon English".members.chello.at.Retrieved4 August2008.
  23. ^"Jon English: The Strange Story Of The Aussie National Anthem You've Never Heard Of".The Music.27 September 2024.Retrieved28 September2024.
  24. ^"Archibald Prize 2008: Packing Room Prize".Art Gallery NSW. Archived fromthe originalon 19 July 2008.Retrieved6 August2008.
  25. ^Holmgren, Magnus."Gimme Ted – The Ted Mulry Benefit Concerts".Australian Rock Database. Archived fromthe originalon 22 August 2003.Retrieved6 December2020.
  26. ^abWebb, Carolyn (26 January 2004)."Jon's Trojan Horse comes good".The Age.Retrieved7 August2008.
  27. ^"Jon English's Rock MusicalParis".AdelaideInfoNET. Archived fromthe originalon 30 August 2009.Retrieved7 August2008.
  28. ^"The Rock Show".Archived fromthe originalon 22 July 2009.Retrieved28 July2009.
  29. ^abYoung, Kane (21 January 2010)."Sympathy for the Devil".The Mercury.News Limited.Retrieved16 March2012.
  30. ^"Jon English! In the Rock Show".Archived fromthe originalon 13 September 2009.Retrieved25 May2009.,
  31. ^abClaridge, Alice (15 March 2012)."Devils feel the love of Jesus".The Mercury.News Limited.Retrieved16 March2012.
  32. ^Verghis, Sharon (28 August 2010)."Moving on".The Australian.News Limited(News Corporation).Retrieved7 January2011.
  33. ^"Jon English Setlist at Sweden Rock Festival 2013".The Setlist wiki.Retrieved16 February2017.
  34. ^"Jon English, Australian singer-songwriter and All Together Now star, dies age 66".Australian Broadcasting Corporation.10 March 2016.Retrieved10 March2016.
  35. ^Kennedy, Jean (5 April 2016)."Jon English remembered as 'titan' of stage and film at memorial concert in Sydney".ABC.Retrieved2 January2018.
  36. ^Ian Maurice and Peter Psaltis (22 April 2010)."Jon English".4BC. Archived fromthe originalon 6 July 2011.Retrieved22 April2010.
  37. ^Cameron, Corelea (16 June 2009)."Jon English – B I O G R A P H Y"(PDF).jonenglish.com.au. Archived fromthe original(PDF)on 7 March 2010.Retrieved22 April2010.
  38. ^"Hairspray - Packemin Productions | Reviews".AussieTheatre.com.29 July 2013.
  39. ^"ARIA Awards 2007: History: Winners by Artist: Jon English".ARIA Awards.Archived fromthe originalon 31 August 2009.Retrieved4 August2008.
  40. ^"Countdown to the Awards"(Portable document format(PDF)).Countdown Magazine.Australian Broadcasting Corporation(ABC). March 1987.Retrieved16 December2010.
  41. ^"MO Award Winners".Mo Awards.Retrieved16 March2022.

References

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  • Jon English, Australian singer-songwriter and All Together Now star, dies age 66 - ABC News (Australian Broadcasting Corporation)
  • "The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia – Theatre. Film. Radio. Television – Volume 1"– Ann Atkinson, Linsay Knight, Margaret McPhee – Allen & Unwin Pty. Ltd., 1996
  • "The Dictionary of Performing Arts in Australia – Opera. Music. Dance – Volume 2"– Ann Atkinson, Linsay Knight, Margaret McPhee – Allen & Unwin Pty. Ltd., 1996
  • "The Australian Film and Television Companion"– compiled by Tony Harrison – Simon & Schuster Australia, 1994
  • "The Book – Top 40 Research"– Jim Barnes, Stephen Scanes, 2000
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