Clive Shakespeare
June 3, 1949 – February 15, 2012
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 on January 15, 2011.
Thanks to Paul Bearer for the assist.
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I have just been told of the sad death of the great Clive Shakespeare. What a great loss to the world of music this will be and it comes so close to the death of another great member of Sherbet Harvey James.
I live in the UK but have been a fan of Sherbet since the early 70’s and i can’t describe how saddened i am about the loss of these great musicians and would like to pass on my sympathy to the families of these great men and i hope that the remaining members of sherbet do not forget what these men did for the group, and i still hope that one day they will come to the UK and meet some of their fans.
To Clive and Harvey R.I.P and may God look after you.