George Assang facts for kids
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George Assang
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| Also known as | Vic Sabrino |
| Born | 1927 Thursday Island, Queensland, Australia |
| Died | 1997 (aged 69–70) Nowra, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
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George Assang (1927–1997) was a talented Australian singer and actor. He was known for his jazz and blues music. George came from Thursday Island in Queensland, Australia. He performed using his own name, George Assang, and also a stage name, Vic Sabrino. George had a mixed background, with Aboriginal, Pacific Islander, and Asian heritage.
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George Assang's Music Journey
George Assang was also known as Vic Sabrino when he sang. He might have made one of Australia's very first rock and roll recordings! He recorded a song called "Rock Around the Clock" in 1955. This was with a French jazz artist named Red Perksey and his orchestra. This recording was made even before Johnny O'Keefe's famous song "Wild One" in 1958. George Assang released music under both his names, including albums and singles.
George Assang on Screen
Besides singing, George Assang was also an actor in TV shows and movies. He had a big role in a TV series called Barrier Reef from 1971 to 1972. He also appeared in popular shows like Skippy and Hunter in 1968. Other TV shows he was in include Spyforce (1971), Boney (1972), and Number 96 (1974).
George also acted in several films. These included The Intruders (1969) and And Millions Will Die (1973). He even lent his voice to the animated movie Dot and the Kangaroo in 1977. In 1958, he had his own short TV show called Vic Sabrino Sings, where he performed songs.
George Assang's Recorded Music
George Assang released several songs and albums during his music career. He recorded under his own name and as Vic Sabrino.
Songs by George Assang
- "Daughter of Mona Lisa" (1955)
Albums by George and Ken Assang
- Just A Closer Walk (1965)
- "Songs From Down Under" - The Colonials (1967)
Songs by Vic Sabrino
- "Dust in the Sun / Who Needs You"
- "The End of the Affair/Drifting Along" (This song was a hit, reaching number 19 in Australia!)
- "The Magic of Love/(We're gonna) Rock Around the Clock" (1955)
- "Merry-go-round/Time For Parting" (1955)
- "Blue Suede Shoes/Heartbreak Hotel" (1956)
