Maurice Gerard Frawley was an Australian rock and country blues singer-songwriter and guitarist.
12 Facts About Maurice Frawley
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Maurice Gerard Frawley was born on 5 May 1954, the son of Gerard Patrick and Eileen Marie Frawley, he grew up with three siblings, Brendan, Mary and Leo, on the family farm near Elmore, Victoria.
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Maurice Frawley attended Our Lady of the Sacred Heart School in Elmore, Rochester Lourdes High School in nearby Rochester and then Salesian College in Sunbury, where he completed an agricultural studies course.
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In late 1981, Maurice Frawley replaced Mick Holmes on guitar in Paul Kelly and the Dots after that band had recorded their second album Manila.
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The Dots disbanded by August 1983 and Maurice Frawley briefly joined the Paul Kelly Band but left before year's end.
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In 1990, Maurice Frawley formed Big City Burnout with Jack Abeyratne on guitar, Nigel Hartford on bass guitar, David Sandford on saxophone, piano and vocals, and Paul Wall on drums.
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Maurice Frawley became a regular at the Tamworth Country Music Festival.
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Maurice Frawley returned to rural Rochester to care for his ill mother, Eileen.
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Maurice Frawley's brother Leo recalled, "Maurice was a great support to mum during her last few years and mum's passing last year left a hole in Maurice's life".
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Maurice Frawley became a part-time music teacher at Rochester Secondary College.
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Maurice Frawley provided inspiration to younger musicians, teaching and mentoring acts including Dan Brodie, Tom Carlyon and Clinkerfield.
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Maurice Frawley was survived by his former wife, Penny, and their son Martin.