Singer-songwriter from Sydney, New South Wales, best known for his song 'Girls on the Avenue'. He published his autobiography in 2014.
'Richard Clapton' is a stage name, and Clapton's birth name is unknown: he changed it in the mid-1960s. His birthdate has also been variously given as 1949 and 1951.
Australian Writing and Rock Music affiliation: songwriter, producer, vocals, guitar.
