Keith Lamb (born 9 January 1952) is an English-born Australian musician who was the lead singer and founding member of the 1970s glam rock band,

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. He had been singing since the age of 10 years old, fronting English bands including Mr. Toad, The Case and Sleepy Talk. Mr. Toad supported UK acts including

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and

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. Lamb emigrated to

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in 1970 with his school friend, Hush guitarist Robin Jackson.

Career

Lamb co-wrote Hush's music with guitarist

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. He was one of Australia's better known front men of the 1970s, along with

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. On the passing of Scott, Lamb was considered as a replacement. Lamb lived for performing and was heartbroken when Hush split up. He went on to produce the work of bands Airport, Larry, and the Keith Lamb Band, but none had the commercial success of Hush. He also produced the albums ''Pioneers'' (platinum) and "Jesus Christ Superstar Choir Sing Carols". Lamb has mentored and supported many up-coming artists, including

Sharon O'Neill Sharon Lea O'Neill (born 23 November 1952) is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and pianist, who had an Australasian hit single in 1983 with " Maxine" which reached No. 16 on both the Australian Kent Music Report and Recording Industry Association ...

. He appeared in the Australian musical "Jesus Christ Superstar", as Anas the Priest. Lamb has also written songs for other artists, including top ten hits for

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with "

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", "Over the Edge" and "I Want the World to Know". Lamb performs at solo gigs, such as the Lifeline Concert in

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. He remains involved creatively with music, art, and sculpture and is a partner in the embroidery company Rajmahal. He has two children and five grandchildren. Lamb is also the co-author of the game, ''The Art of Conversation''. He lives in

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.Wilmoth, P: ''Glad All Over : the Countdown years 1974–1987'', McPhee Gribble, 1993,

Countdown Spectacular

In 2006 Keith Lamb performed with other members of his band,

, as part of the Countdown Spectacular Tour under the auspices of

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. The first tour was staged from June to August 2006. It featured mainly Australian artists and groups, some re-forming specially for the tour, plus several international artists now living in Australia.

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