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Athol Guy
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| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Gisborne | |
| In office 11 December 1971 – 5 March 1979 |
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| Preceded by | Julian Doyle |
| Succeeded by | Tom Reynolds |
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Athol George Guy
5 January 1940 Colac, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Musician, politician |
| Website | atholguyandfriends.com |
Athol George Guy AO, born on January 5, 1940, is an Australian musician and former politician. He is most famous for being a member of the popular folk-pop music group the Seekers. In the band, he played the double bass and sang. Athol Guy also served as a member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly, which is like a state parliament, from 1971 to 1979.
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Athol Guy's Early Life
Athol George Guy was born in Colac, Victoria, Australia. His parents were George Francis Guy and Doris Thelma Guy. When he was younger, he went to Melbourne High School. There, he met two future bandmates, Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley.
Athol Guy's Career
Music Career with The Seekers
Athol Guy helped form The Seekers in 1962 with his friends Keith Potger and Bruce Woodley. Later, Judith Durham joined the group. The Seekers became very successful in the 1960s. They had many hit songs, including "I'll Never Find Another You", "A World of Our Own", "The Carnival Is Over", and "Georgy Girl". These songs were written or co-written by Tom Springfield. Each of them sold so many copies that they earned a gold disc. The Seekers have sold over 50 million records around the world!
The Seekers decided to take a break in 1968. After that, Athol Guy hosted his own TV show called A Guy Called Athol on Australia's Seven Network. He also hosted a quiz show called Big Nine. Athol performed on almost every Seekers album. He left the band in 1978 but returned in 1988. Today, Athol Guy performs with his own band, "Athol and friends."
Political Career
Athol Guy also had a career in politics. He was elected to the Victorian Legislative Assembly on December 11, 1971. He represented the Gisborne area as a member of the Liberal Party. He served as a member of the assembly until March 5, 1979, when he resigned due to health reasons.
Discography
See also
In Spanish: Athol Guy para niños
