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Slim Dusty

Australian country music singer (1927-2003) · Australia · On the map · Musicians · Died at 76

Slim Dusty, AO MBE was an Australian country music singer-songwriter, guitarist and producer. He was an Australian cultural icon, referred to universally as Australia's King of Country Music and one of the country's most awarded stars, with a career spanning nearly seven decades and producing numerous recordings.

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Officer of the Order of Australia1998
Member of the Order of the British Empire

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He was known to record songs in the legacy of Australia genre, particularly of bush life, including works by renowned Australian bush poets Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson, who represented the lifestyle. The music genre was coined the "bush ballad", a style first made popular by Buddy Williams. Dusty was also known for his many trucking songs.

Country
Australia
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1927 to 2003 · aged 76

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