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Died On This Date (February 15, 2012) Clive Shakespeare / Co-founder Of Sherbet

Posted by themusicsover on February 15, 2012

Clive Shakespeare
June 3, 1949 – February 15, 2012

Photo by Lewis Morley

Clive Shakespeare was an English-born Australian guitarist and producer whose band Sherbet, which he co-founded in 1969, went on to become one Australia’s most popular rock bands during the ’70s.  With hits like “Howzat,” “Summer Love,” and “Cassandra” the band became huge in their homeland, while finding additional fans all over the world.  The group had several Australian gold and platinum albums and were reportedly the first from there to reach over $1 million dollars in sales.  The group was managed by the legendary Roger Davies who has also counted such clients as Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John, Cher, and Janet Jackson.  Sherbet disbanded in 1979 but reunited throughout the years.  As a producer, Shakespeare collaborated with the likes of popular Australian singer-songwriter, Paul Kelly.  Clive Shakespeare died of prostate cancer on February 15, 2012.  He was 62.  Former band mate, Harvey James passed away in January 15, 2011.

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Died On This Date (January 15, 2011) Harvey James / Australian Pop Legend, Guitarist For Sherbet

Posted by themusicsover on January 15, 2011

Harvey James
September 20, 1952 – January 15, 2011

Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Harvey James was an Australian rock guitarist who, beginning in the early ’70s, played in such groups as Mississippi, Ariel, the Party Boys, and most famously, Sherbet.  It was with Sherbet that James found the most success, as they were one of the most popular bands during the ’70s.  Songs like “Howzat,” “Summer Love,” and “Cassandra” were big hits in their home country, and in many cases, found fans all over the world.  The group had several Australian gold and platinum albums and were reportedly the first from there to reach over $1 million dollars in sales.  The group was managed by the legendary Roger Davies who has also counted such clients as Tina Turner, Olivia Newton-John, Cher, and Janet Jackson.  Sherbet disbanded in 1979 but reunited throughout the years with James participating.  Harvey James was 58 when he died of cancer on January 15, 2011.  Former band mate, Clive Shakespeare died of prostate cancer a year later.

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