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Garth Porter (born 24 September 1948) is an Australian musician, songwriter and record producer best known as a member of the 1970s pop group Sherbet (band)|Sherbet , and for his key role as co-writer and producer for country music singer Lee Kernaghan .
Born in Hamilton, New Zealand|Hamilton , New Zealand , Porter was the keyboard player with the Australian pop group, Sherbet (band)|Sherbet , and co-wrote most of the groups hit songs, including their 1976 hit "Howzat". He sang lead vocals on "Hollywood Dreaming" and "Matter of Time" with Sherbet.
He helped launch Lee Kernaghan and co-wrote some of the songs for the live Musical theatre production The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular (which toured Australian capital cities — twice). The The Man from Snowy River: Arena Spectacular (Original Cast Recording)|Original Cast Album of the show won the Australian Record Industry Association|ARIA award for Best Cast / Show Album).cite web | url= http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2002/10/16/1034561163701.html | title=And the winners are... | publisher= The Sydney Morning Herald | date=2002-10-16 | accessdate=2007-09-14
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Dalvanius and The Fascinations s "Canberra We're Watching You" 1975
Rockwell T. James lp Shot of Rhythm and Blues 1977
Craig Edmonston lp B.R. 1987
Johno's Blues Band lp ''Don't Knock The Blues 1989
Scary Bill lp Scary Bill 1989
The Sunnyboys lp Wildcat 1989
James Blundell (singer)|James Blundell cd Hand It Down 1990
Craig McLachlan and Check 1-2 cd Craig McLachlan and Check 1-2 1990
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http://www.powerhousemuseum.com/collection/database/? irn=131085 Garth Porter's stage costume for Sherbet at the Powerhouse Museum
http://www.portrait.gov.au/static/coll_1188Garth+Porter.php Portrait details at National Portrait Gallery, Canberra
AACTAAward BestMusicScore 1980-1999Sherbet Persondata | NAME = Porter, Garth | ALTERNATIVE NAMES = | SHORT DESCRIPTION = | DATE OF BIRTH = 1948-09-24 | PLACE OF BIRTH = | DATE OF DEATH = | PLACE OF DEATH = DEFAULTSORT:Porter, Garth Category:1948 births Category:Australian musicians Category:Australian record producers Category:Australian songwriters Category:Living people Category:People from Hamilton, New Zealand
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