Athol Guy is easily recognisable by his black-framed "Buddy Holly" style glasses, and, during live performances, often acts as the group's compere.
12 Facts About Athol Guy
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Athol George Guy was born on 5 January 1940 in Colac, Victoria, the son of George Francis Guy and Doris Thelma Guy.
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Athol Guy entered Melbourne High School, where he was twice under age athletic champion and an officer in the cadet corps.
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Athol Guy formed his first musical group in 1958, the Ramblers, resulting in his move into performance, marketing and production at GTV9.
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Athol Guy has taken part in subsequent reunions of the Seekers since 1993, when they celebrated the silver jubilee of their 1968 break up.
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Since reforming again in 1988, Athol Guy has continued to tour as a member of the Seekers, along with original members Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley.
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Athol Guy was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly in a by-election on 11 December 1971 for Gisborne as a member of the Liberal Party.
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Athol Guy served as a member of the assembly until resigning due to ill health on 5 March 1979.
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Athol Guy's achievements included the government's purchase and development of Werribee Park.
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Athol Guy opted to return to the business world and rejoined the Clemenger group as general manager of Clemenger Harvie from 1979 to 1989.
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In recent years, Guy has been involved in a joint venture with Hanging Rock Winery, launching "Athol's Paddock" in the Macedon Ranges.
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The first vintage from Athol Guy's Paddock was 1997 and since that time has regularly produced award-winning shiraz.