John Schumann John Schumann i(A24832 works by)
Born: Established: 1953 ;
Gender: Male
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'John Schumann is best known for his role as lead singer and one of the two major songwriters for the legendary Australian socio-political folk-rock band, Redgum ... From 1998 - early 2001, John Schumann was the Chief of Staff for the then Leader of the Australian Democrats, Senator Meg Lees ... In 1998 he took the Foreign Minister, Alexander Downer, to postal votes in the once blue ribbon Liberal seat of Mayo [South Australia] ... John Schumann has been the recipient of numerous music and theatre awards including a number of gold and platinum records, 2 Golden Guitars, a Pater Award, a Mo Award and 2 APRA Awards.'

Source: John Schumann's website, http://www.schumann.com.au/john/john.html
Sighted: 27 September 2005

Most Referenced Works

Personal Awards

2022 recipient Order of Australia — Member of the Order of Australia (AM) For significant service to the veteran community, to music, and to the community.
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Awards for Works

y separately published work icon I Was Only Nineteen Crows Nest : Allen and Unwin , 2014 7099639 2014 single work picture book children's

'Townsville lined the footpath as we marched down to the quay. This clipping from the paper shows us young and strong and clean. And there's me in my slouch hat, with my SLR and greens. God help me, I was only nineteen.

'John Schumann's unforgettable lyrics about the Vietnam War are etched in our memories and into our history books. Now they've been warmly brought to life by one of Australia's best-loved illustrators.' (Publication abstract)
2015 CBCA Book of the Year Awards — Notable Book — Picture Book
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