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Athol Guy
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Athol George Guy AO[1] (born 5 January 1940[2]) is an Australian musician and former politician who was a member of the Australian folk-pop music group the Seekers, for whom he played double bass and sang. He is recognisable by his black-framed "Buddy Holly" style glasses and, during live performances, often acted as the group's compère.[citation needed]
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Quick Facts AO, Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Gisborne ...
Athol Guy | |
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![]() The Seekers in 1965 – Guy at left | |
Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Gisborne | |
In office 11 December 1971 – 5 March 1979 | |
Preceded by | Julian Doyle |
Succeeded by | Tom Reynolds |
Personal details | |
Born | Athol George Guy (1940-01-05) 5 January 1940 (age 84) Colac, Victoria, Australia |
Political party | Liberal |
Occupation | Musician, politician |
Website | atholguyandfriends.com |
Musical career | |
Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Genres | |
Instruments | Double bass, vocals |
Years active | 1960s–present |
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