Kevin Joseph Shegog (20 August 1933 – 9 November 2000) was an Australian

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singer. He is perhaps most well known for his cover of

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'' and his singles ''One Small Photograph'' and ''Little Kangaroo''.

Early life

Shegog was born in Lower Turner Marsh near

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to Joseph and Elvie Shegog (née Briant). When he was nine years old, Shegog taught himself how to play the guitar. He was also a member of the choir at school. At the age of fourteen, he started performing at venues and began to write his own songs.

Personal life

Shegog was married to Shirley (née Haas) (d. 1981) and they had five children, Dallas, Susan, Lorena, Angela and Travis. They lived in

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. He was a distant cousin of

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Death

Shegog died on 9 November 2000 at the age of 67 from complications of a stroke he suffered 7 years earlier.

Legacy

In 1983, Shegog was inducted into the Australian Country Music 'Hands of Fame' cornerstone.

Discography

Singles

Compilations

References

External links

Kevin Shegog at the Country Music Hall of Fame Website (Australia)
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