Robie Porter
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Robie Porter is a successful Australian musician, producer and record label owner. Beginning in 1959 he performed under the stage name Rob E.G. and recorded a string of singles in Australia, managing four top ten singles including two #1 hits with Si Senor and 55 Days at Peking.[1]
In 1964 Porter moved to the UK and then to the USA. He continued to write and record, he also appeared in several television shows; Malibu U, Popendity, Daniel Boone, Mannix and The Immortal. In 1969 Porter co-starred in the movie Three.
1970 saw Porter back in Australia were he purchased a controlling share of the independent record label, Sparmac. He recorded several more singles for his new label before focusing on producing. Porter produced all three of rock band Daddy Cool's LPs.
In 1973 Porter started a new label, Wizard in partnership with Steve Binder.
More recently Porter has formed another record label named, Musique with flautist Jane Rutter.[2]
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[edit] References
- ^ MILESAGO - Producers & Engineers - Robie Porter. Accessed December 8, 2006. "Robie Porter."
- ^ Solo to Symphony. Accessed December 8, 2006. "Jane Rutter."
