James Reyne
Singer-songwriter with Australian Crawl
Singer-songwriter with Australian Crawl
A singer-songwriter emerged in the Australian music scene in the 1980s. Formed the band Australian Crawl, which enjoyed significant success with hits like 'Reckless' and 'Beautiful People'. Launched a solo career following the band's breakup, releasing multiple albums and receiving acclaim for both rock and country music. Continues to perform and is recognized for contributions to the Australian music industry.
Formed Australian Crawl and released hit singles
Released several successful solo albums
Received multiple awards, including ARIA Awards
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