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John Farnham

By talya

  • Born

    John Farnham was born in Millend Hospital in Essex, England. He was born to his mother Rose, his father John senior and his sisters Jean and Jackie. For the first 10 years of his life, he lived in Dagenham, England.

  • Had pneumonia/ First musical instument

    John was diagnosed with pneumonia when he was just six and became bed bound. (not exact date)
    Shortly after pneumonia, he got his first musical instrument, a plastic four stringed guitar! (not exact date)

  • Emigrated to Australia

    John emigrated with his family to Australia in 1959 and when they arrived they stayed in Victoria with their aunt Mary. John also has a brother, Steven, born in Australia. John went to Yarraman State School and Lyndale Primary School. (not exact date)

  • Success as pop singer

    In the sixties John Farnham had an overwhelmin success as a pop singer. His hits and awards just kept coming!

  • Charlie Girl

    His hits continued into the seventies. In 1971, he starred in the musical 'Charlie Girl'. Fame comes at a price though. Two death threats were made against him. (not exact date)
    During this time, he met and proposed to Jillian Billman.

  • Married

    Married
    John married Jillian on the 18th of April 1973 at St. Matthew's Church of England in Glenroy, Melbourne.

  • Pippin

    In 1974, John starred in another musical, 'Pippin'. No death threats were made this time.

  • Robert born

    Robert Farnham was born to Jillian and John Farnham in 1979 (not exact date)

  • Comeback album

    John's comeback album 'Uncovered' came out. (not exact date)

  • Little River Band

    In 1980, John joined LRB (Little River Band).They released 3 albums and toured the world. After 4 years, John left to pursue a solo career. (not exact date)

  • You're The Voice

    In 1986, John's first solo single 'You're The Voice' was relased. It took John back to no. 1 for the first time in 17 years (not exact date)

  • Whispering Jack

    Whispering Jack was John's first solo album in six years and was a huge success! It spent 18 weeks at no. 1. At the next Aria Awards John won a total of six awards. (Not exact date)
    It also reached the top 3 in Sweden, Denmark and Switzerland. It has reached 17 times platnum in Australia alone!

  • Australian of the year

    John Farnham was named Australian of the Year for his outstanding contribution to the Australian music industry for over twenty years. (not exact date)

  • James born

    In January 1988 John and Jillian's second son James was (not exact date)

  • Age of Reason

    In 1988 his album 'Age of Reason' was released to no. 1 (not exact date)

  • Then Again

    'Then Again' was released in 1993 (not exact date)

  • Romeo's Heart

    'Romeo's Heart was released in 1996 (not exact date)

  • 30 year career

    In 1997 his 30 year career was celebrated.

  • End of 1999

    He was awarded 'Key to the City' by the Lord Mayor of Melbourne and ended off the year with a concert held in East Timor held for the INTERFET troops. (not exact date)

  • 50th Birthday

    In 1999 he celebrated his 50th birthday with the 'I can't believe he's 50 tour' and the album 'Live at the Regent Theatre' which was celebrated there in Melbourne.

  • Man of the Hour tour

    Went on the 'Man of the Hour tour' in November and December