ARIA Hall of Fame Inductees Glenn Shorrock and Brian Cadd have reunited for a studio album and national tour, The Story of Sharky and the Caddman.
Shorrock and Cadd are Australian Musical icons – both known for their songwriting and performing talents.
They first collaborated in 1969 when they formed Axiom, an Australian ‘supergroup’ designed to take on the English Market.
Through Axiom they had huge Australian hits including Arkansas Grass, A Little Ray of Sunshine and My Baby’s Gone.
Throughout the years Shorrock (Little River Band) and Cadd (The GROOP) have collaborated on various projects, with their latest being The Story of Sharky and the Caddman.
The Story of Sharky and the Caddman
features a wonderful collection of Axiom songs, a selection of Shorrock and Cadd’s own timeless hits and some exciting new material, all with renewed ensembles.
The album was recorded in Melbourne with legendary engineer Doug Brady and a superb band featuring Axiom drummer Doug LaVery and Chris Stockley.
“The two of us have been mates since we were little more than kids,” Cadd said. “Musically we just always seemed to click and our voices have a most unique sound together.
“We’ve certainly been on all the rides and every step and adventure has been laced with humour and fun.
“It happened all during the recording sessions and I’m certain will continue on the road.
“The status remains very much quo.”
Shorrock said the duo had always thought about reuniting the band which saw them in the spotlight.
“In recent times Brian and I talked about a reformation of Axiom which was a fairly brief but wonderful part of our musical lives...and which spring boarded us both into the international music scene,” he said.
Shorrock is best known as part of the internationally acclaimed Little River Band and mega hits including Reminiscing, Help is on Its Way, Home on a Monday and Cool Change.
In addition to success with The GROOP, Cadd has penned songs for Joe Crocker, Ringo Starr, The Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Tyler and Charlie Daniels.
The Story of Sharky and the Caddman
will be at the Mandurah Performing Arts Centre on December 5.
For more information go to manpac.com.au or call 9550 3900.
