Chad Morgan, a beloved Australian country music artist known for his comedic songs and infectious smile, passed away at the age of 91. He leaves behind a legacy spanning over seven decades, filled with memorable hits and a devoted fanbase.
Australian country music star Chad Morgan, known as the “Sheik of Scrubby Creek”, has died aged 91. Morgan was known for his humorous country songs and toothy smile – which inspired Barry Humphries’ design for his character Sir Les Patterson – and his music career spanned more than 70 years, releasing his first album in 1952. He was dubbed the “clown prince of comedy” by country music legend Slim Dusty. Country music star Troy Cassar-Daley remembered Morgan as “so funny and whip smart”.
“He always surprised me when he hit the stage at how many generations loved him,” he wrote on Instagram. “Rest easy old mate, the show is over and the curtains are closed now.” Morgan was born in Wondai, Queensland in 1933 and was working in the Royal Australian air force when he went on talent quest radio program Australia’s Amateur Hour, having been dared to enter by his friends in his unit. “I got into the semi-finals and I had to go to Sydney for that … when I did the show down there, someone from the record company heard me and they offered to record me … all my life that was my one ambition, was to record for Regal Zonophone.” Morgan’s best known songs included The Sheik of Scrubby Creek, I’m My Own Grandpa, The Shotgun Wedding, Double Decker Blowflies and There’s Life In The Old Dog Yet. He also contributed one verse to the Gordon Parsons song A Pub with No Beer.named for his grandparents and recorded with his granddaughter Caitlin.. Over his long career he performed everywhere around Australia from tiny country festivals to Sydney Opera House, where he played four encores. After false rumours of his death began to spread in 2008, Morgan’s life inspired a documentary film titled I’m Not Dead Ye
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