Chad Morgan
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Chad Morgan OAM |
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Morgan in June 2011
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| Born |
Chadwick William Morgan 11 February 1933 Wondai, Queensland, Australia |
| Other names | The Sheik of Scrubby Creek |
| Spouse(s) |
Pamela June Mitchell (divorced 1970) |
| Website | www |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Country and western |
| Occupation(s) | Comedic singer and guitarist |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1952–present |
| Labels | EMI |
| Associated acts | Slim Dusty, The Muirs, Eddie Tapp, Gordon Larkin |
| Notable instruments | |
| Tomkins Guitar Martin acoustic guitars Ovation Guitars Maton Guitars |
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Pamela June Mitchell (divorced 1970)
Chadwick William "Chad" Morgan OAM (born 11 February 1933) is an Australian country music singer and guitarist known for his vaudeville style of comic country and western songs, his prominent teeth and goofy stage persona. In reference to his first recording, he is known as "The Sheik of Scrubby Creek".
Morgan was born in Wondai, Queensland, the eldest of 14 children to Dave and Ivy Morgan. From an early age he was raised by his grandparents, Bill and Eva Hopkins. After his grandfather died in 1945, he and his grandmother moved back to Scrubby Creek to live with his parents and siblings. Morgan left school at age 12 and found work cutting timber.
Morgan was discovered through Australia's Amateur Hour, a radio talent contest, where he sang his original song "The Sheik of Scrubby Creek" and was a finalist. He began recording with Regal Zonophone Records (a subsidiary of EMI) in 1952, while completing his national service obligation in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF).
Morgan's songs are peppered with Australian slang; one CD compilation is called Sheilas, Drongos, Dills and Geezers.
Morgan's first wife was Pam Mitchell, with whom he had three children - Allan, Chad Jr. and Janelle.
Morgan married again on 14 September 1985 to Joanie, whom he had met the year before. After their marriage Morgan gave up drinking and smoking completely.
Morgan has toured extensively, including with the Slim Dusty Show, the All Star Western Show and his own Chad Morgan Show. He has been prolific in his recorded output and live performances. He was inducted into the Australasian Country Music Roll of Renown in January 1987, and was awarded an OAM in 2004.
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