1. Gray Bartlett has sold over 410,000 singles and over 300,000 albums in Japan.
11 Facts About Gray Bartlett
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Gray Bartlett was presented with the first ever NZ International Gold Disc, presented in March 1968 for "La Playa".
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Gray Bartlett had his own show at the Tokyo Hilton in 1967, and was resident guitarist on Rolf Harris shows in England and Australia from 1968 to 1973.
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Gray Bartlett has toured and supported many international acts including Connie Francis, Bobby Vee, The Ventures, Tom Jones, Herman's Hermits, Michael Crawford.
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Gray Bartlett moved to England and performed with Harris at prestigious nightspots such as "The Talk of the Town".
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Gray Bartlett was appointed a Member of the Order of the British Empire in the 1987 New Year Honours, for services to entertainment.
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Gray Bartlett composed The Ballad of Robbie Muldoon, and stood unsuccessfully for the National Party in Panmure in the 1990 election against Judith Tizard.
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Gray Bartlett is Patron of the Variety Artists Club of New Zealand Inc and in 2001 he received their prestigious Benny Award, the highest honour for a New Zealand entertainer.
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Gray Bartlett was the producer of the record-breaking Highway of Legends tours.
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Gray Bartlett was involved with establishing the careers of Yulia, Will Martin, Elizabeth Marvelly, Margaret Keys and others.
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Gray Bartlett was an Auckland City Councillor for nine years until retiring from his position in 2001.