The Hawking Brothers

The Hawking Brothers
Background information
Origin Mooroopna, Victoria (Australia)
Genres Country Music
Years active 1955 (1955)–1985 (1985)
Labels RCA Records
Past members
Alan Hawking, Russell Hawking

The Hawking Brothers, were an Australian country music band, formed in 1955 and disbanded in 1985.[1] They comprised brothers Russell (1931–1976) and Alan (1933–1988). After originally recording with Regal Zonophone Records, they went on to record a number of albums with RCA Records. The Hawking Brothers have been very successful, winning 6 Golden Guitars.[2] They played at the Grand Ole Opry in 1975.

Contents

Discography

Albums

Portrait of the Folksy Hawking Brothers

Australian Heritage

Country Gold

The Best of the Hawking Brothers

Country Travelling

21 Years with the Hawking Brothers

Flying High in Concert

One Day at a Time

Singles

Catfish John

Eighteen Yellow Rose

Hand in the Hand

The Melbourne Cup

Awards

Golden Guitars

1974 – best instrumental

1975 – best group

1977 – best group

1978 – best album

1978 – best group

1979 – best album

See also

References

  1. ^ "The Hawking Brothers Hall of Fame". http://www.countrymusichalloffame.com.au/HandsOfFame/Hawking_Alan.htm. Retrieved 26 April 2011. 
  2. ^ "Australian Pioneers of Country Music". http://floreena.com/Australian-Pioneers-of-Country-Music.php. Retrieved 28 April 2011. 

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