BRIAN CADD made his chart debut in 1967 with Melbourne band The Groop, who cracked the Top 10 with Brian’s classic ‘Woman You’re Breaking Me’. Brian then teamed up with best mate Glenn Shorrock to form Axiom, who had Top 10 entries with ‘Arkansas Grass’ and ‘A Little Ray of Sunshine’. A string of solo hits followed, including ‘Ginger Man’ and the Alvin Purple theme. Brian has also written hits for other Aussie acts, including The Masters Apprentices’ ‘Elevator Driver’, Robin Jolley’s ‘Marshall’s Portable Music Machine’ and John Farnham’s ‘Don’t You Know It’s Magic’. Internationally, Brian’s songs have been recorded by Ringo Starr, Joe Cocker, Glen Campbell, The Pointer Sisters, Bonnie Tyler, Charlie Daniels, Cilla Black and Gene Pitney. Brian was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2007. And in 2018, he was honoured with the Order of Australia (AM). Brian released an acclaimed new album, Silver City, in 2019, showcasing his Americana influences. His life story, From This Side of Things, was published in 2010.