1. Chadwick William Morgan was an Australian country music singer and guitarist known for his vaudeville style of comic country and western and folk songs, his prominent teeth and goofy stage persona.
14 Facts About Chad Morgan
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In February 2024, Morgan announced his retirement after his final performance of the Farewell to Australia tour on 21 April 2024, at age 91.
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Chad Morgan left school at age 14 and found work cutting timber.
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Chad Morgan was discovered through Australia's Amateur Hour, a radio talent contest, where he sang his original song "The Sheik of Scrubby Creek" and became a national finalist.
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Chad Morgan was described as a "Queensland hillbilly" with a "deadpan, bumpkin style".
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Chad Morgan undertook national service with the Royal Australian Air Force at Amberley Base.
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Chad Morgan contributed one verse to the Gordon Parsons song "A Pub with No Beer".
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Chad Morgan was dubbed the "clown prince of comedy" by Slim Dusty.
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Chad Morgan recorded a duet with John Williamson, "A Country Balladeer".
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Chad Morgan had platinum and gold album sales, and is one of Australia's most popular country music artists.
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Chad Morgan performed at Sydney Opera House with Slim Dusty in April 1978.
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Chad Morgan was hospitalised for 14 months from December 1954 following a collision between his motorcycle and a car.
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Chad Morgan admitted to being a heavy drinker and smoker.
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Chad Morgan was given a Lifetime Achievement award at the 2010 CMAA Country Music Awards of Australia, as the first person to be honoured with this award.