Reg Poole - Bio
Reg was born in Rushworth, Victoria, just after World War II and grew up on a dairy
farm at Tatura on a block his great grandfather selected in 1871. He formed his first
dance band in the 1960s, but it was 1972 when he recorded a custom release selling
1,000 copies over the counter of his local Shepparton radio station. On the strength
of this, he gained a contract with W&G Records in 1973, recording his now classic
“Australian Country Music Hall of Fame” song winning his first Golden Guitar in
1974.
Reg joined Selection Records in 1977 issuing numerous highly successful recordings
over the next almost 30 years including many successful concept albums such as his
popular truck and rodeo theme releases. His second Golden Guitar was for
“Warrumbungle Mare” in 1981, and his third in 1985 was for “When The Big
Mobs Come To Bourke”
In 1998, Reg won Album Of The Year at Bungendore Bush Ballad Awards, and in 1999, he was named Victorian Entertainer of the Year.
“The Gentle Giant” of country music, as he is known, tours constantly and performs
all over Australia. As well as keeping a fast pace on the road, Reg makes time
available for many charity shows and activities.
Reg is the 33rd inductee to Australia’s highest country music honour. The Roll of
Renown is presented annually to those artists who have made a lasting and
significant contribution to Australian country music.
He joins many Australian legends such as Tex Morton, Buddy Williams, Smoky
Dawson, Slim Dusty, Shirley Thoms, Gordon Parsons, The McKean Sisters, Reg
Lindsay, Rick & Thel Carey, Johnny Ashcroft, Chad Morgan, The Hawking Bros,
Stan Coster, Barry Thornton, Shorty Ranger, Jimmy Little, Ted Egan, Dusty Rankin,
Rocky Page, Brian Young, Rex Dallas and Frank Ifield on the Roll of Renown located
in front of the Tamworth Regional Entertainment Centre.
Reg was also presented with an Order Of Australia Medal on Australia day for his
contributions to Country Music and the Community.
Reg Poole is one of the leading bush Balladeers in the country. To see him in
concert is to be taken on a journey of discovery about the people and the places of
Australia and beyond. Definitely a journey not to be missed.
For more information and Bookings
Contact: Reg Poole
PO Box 491 Kyabram Vic 3619
Ph/Fax: 03 5852 3700 Mob: 0407 301 304
Email: regpoole@bigpond.com
www.regpoole.com
