Garth Porter

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Garth Porter (born September 24, 1948) is an Australian musician, songwriter and record producer best known as a member of the 1970s pop group Sherbet, and for his key role as co-writer and producer for country music singer Lee Kernaghan.

Born in Hamilton, New Zealand, Porter was the keyboard player with the Australian pop group, Sherbet, and co-wrote most of the groups hit songs, including their 1976 hit "Howzat". He sang lead vocals on "Hollywood Dreaming" and "Matter of Time" with Sherbet.

He helped launch Lee Kernaghan and co-wrote some of the songs for the live Musical theatre production The Man From Snowy River: Arena Spectacular.