John Dengate
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John Dengate | |
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![]() John Dengate on stage at the 2004 National Folk Festival in Canberra | |
Background information | |
Birth name | John Robert Dengate |
Born | Carlingford, New South Wales, Australia | 1 October 1938
Died | 1 August 2013 Glebe, New South Wales, Australia | (aged 74)
Genres | Folk music, Satire |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, tin whistle |
Years active | 1963–2013 |
Website | John Dengate Homepage - Shoestring Records |
John Dengate (1 October 1938 – 1 August 2013[1]) was an Australian folk singer and songwriter. His songs, mostly but not exclusively humorous and satirical have been recorded by performers including Declan Affley, , Margaret Walters and Doug Jenner. In addition, he appeared on a number of recorded collections and has produced a two-volume CD, 'Australian Son' on the Shoestring label. He made numerous appearances at folk concerts and festivals including the National Folk Festival.
References[]
- ^ The memorial of John Robert Dengate (1938 - 2013): HeavenAddress online memorial community. Retrieved on 5 August 2013.
External links[]
- National Library of Australia
- Folkloric recording
- John Dengate, national treasure
- Vale John Dengate
- Tributes
Categories:
- 1938 births
- 2013 deaths
- Australian folk singers
- 20th-century Australian musicians
- Australian singer stubs