Barry Stanton

Actor

BIOGRAPHY

Barry Stanton (born 23 January 1941) is an Australian rocknroll musician. Discovered by fellow recording artist Johnny OKeefe in 1958, Barry regularly performed on many Australian music programs such as Bandstand, The Johnny OKeefe Show, Six OClock Rock, Sing Sing Sing, Saturday Date, and Woodys Teen Time.He released six singles on Australian label Leedon Records, the first being Dont Let Go in 1960. His second release, the Johnny OKeefe composition Dont You Worry Bout That, reached number 3 on the Sydney Top 40 in September 1960. Two other singles were issued, but his fifth and biggest release Beggin On My Knees - written by Barrys brother Rod - reached number one in 1962. Signed by RCA in 1964 he released A Tribute To The King - a song written for Barry by fellow musician and good friend Johnny Devlin - followed by My Little Emmy in 1965.Even though he was one of the most popular performers of his era, Stanton achieved minimal success outside of Australia. He continues to perform regularly around the country along with other artists from the JOK era.

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