INXS composer Andrew Farriss has seen the height of music success.
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The former member of one of the country's most famous rock bands has just been made a Member of the Order of Australia for significant service to the performing arts as a musician, composer and producer.
Farriss AM co-founded the band in 1977 and has since recorded 12 studio albums, 12 compilation albums, four live albums and 62 singles.
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The Barraba resident is set to release his first self-titled country album as part of his new project, and performed at a number of shows for Tamworth Country Music Festival.
Farriss has collaborated with famous faces like Jenny Morris, Tania Kernaghan and Yothu Yindi.
He's also an advocate and fundraiser for Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia, and took part in the Hay Mate Drought Benefit Concert in Tamworth.
His previous honours include:
- Inducted into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame, 2016
- Awarded an HC Coombes Creative Arts Fellowship, 2015
- Inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, INXS, 2001
- Named ARIA Producer of the Year, 1990
Madeline Link
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
Madeline Link is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald, with a focus on Lake Macquarie City Council. To keep up with my stories, follow my Twitter @madeline_link, for tips email madeline.link@newcastleherald.com.au.
