Geoff Mack
Albert Geoffrey "Geoff" McElhinney OAM (20 December 1922 – 21 July 2017), better known as Geoff Mack, was an Australian country singer-songwriter. He was awarded a Medal of the Order of Australia on 13 June 2005 with the citation, For service to country music and to the community,through support for senior citizens' groups.[1] As a songwriter, he wrote "I've Been Everywhere"[2] which was an Australian hit for Lucky Starr in April 1962.[3] More than 130 cover versions have been recorded.[4]
Geoff Mack | |
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| Birth name | Albert Geoffrey McElhinney |
| Born | 20 December 1922 Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 21 July 2017 (aged 94) Benowa, Gold Coast, Australia |
| Genres | Country |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, aircraft mechanic |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1944–2017 |
| Website | www |
Mack died on 21 July 2017 in Benowa, Gold Coast, Australia of dementia-related complications at the age of 94.
References
- ↑ "McELHINNEY, Albert Geoffrey". It's an Honour - Honours - Search Australian Honours. Government of Australia. 13 June 2005. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ↑ ""IVE BEEN EVERYWHERE" at APRA search engine". Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA). Archived from the original on 8 September 2012. Retrieved 19 February 2010.
- ↑ McFarlane, Ian (1999). "Encyclopedia entry for 'Lucky Starr'". Encyclopedia of Australian Rock and Pop. St Leonards, NSW: Allen & Unwin.
- ↑ Douglas, Tim (16 January 2013). "And his song's been everywhere too". The Australian. Retrieved 15 August 2016.