Guy Mutton
| Guy "Mutto" Mutton | |
|---|---|
| Born |
17 October 1976 England |
| Genres | Pop, Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Cowbell Digital Music |
| Associated acts | Soulframe |
| Website | www |
Guy Christopher Mutton, also known as Mutto (born in England, 17 October 1976), is an Australian singer, a Top 12 contestant in the fourth season of Australian Idol and ex-lead singer of the Gold Coast–based rock band, Soulframe.
Mutton graduated with a Bachelor of Exercise Science from Griffith University and worked in various areas of youth related employment. In 2001, he completed a Bachelor of Education (Graduate Entry) at QUT in Brisbane, majoring in Physical Education. The following years saw him on staff at various schools as a teacher, and also as a chaplain at a local Gold Coast high school.
Mutton put his career in education on hold when his band Soulframe began gaining popularity, and the band members decided to pursue music in a full time capacity. With experience on drums and piano, Mutton was reluctant to audition as a vocalist, however, subsequent to his stepping into the role of lead vocals, Soulframe won several Australian music awards and released two albums, Sojourn and Escaping Entropy. Songs from their 2005 album, Escaping Entropy received national recognition, including various radio station airplay of their single 'Beautiful', collecting a win and three further nominations in categories at the 2004 Annual MusicOz Awards, two of the top 10 spots in their category for the 2005 Australian Songwriters Association Awards, and a win in their category for the NZ-based 2005 Pacific Songwriting Competition for their song 'Thread'.
Mutton sang U2's "All I Want Is You" at the Brisbane auditions of Australian Idol 4 and made the top 24 in Sydney. During the first semi final round, Mutton sang "Meant to Live" by Switchfoot but did not accrue enough votes to advance. His nickname Mutto applied to SMS votes, in addition to his given name 'Guy'. On 31 August, he was selected into the wildcard show for a second chance to earn a place in the Top 12. Mutton performed Eskimo Joe's "Black Fingernails, Red Wine" which resulted in mixed responses from the judges. However, on 4 September, the judges advanced him into the Top 12 as the second of four successful wildcard contestants. Mutton was the fourth performer voted out of the Australian Idol Top 12 on 2 October.
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