'Eagles Belong Where They can Fly' - Entertainment Legend, Barry Crocker Pt1




STAGES with Peter Eyers show

Summary: Regarded as one of the greats of the Australian entertainment industry, Barry Crocker has fostered a respected and impressive career spanning several decades. Born in the suburbs of Geelong, Victoria, as a teenager he was enticed into joining a community Musical theatre company. He was quickly hooked and soon after found himself touring the State in a travelling variety show, providing him a salient apprenticeship in showbiz. In 1966 he starred in a TV musical comedy show called 66 And All That, followed by tremendous accolades with the eponymous The Barry Crocker Show on Channel 10 Sydney. This was followed by the musical variety show Say It With Music, also broadcast on Ten. Barry went on to become the presenter and leading performer on The Sound of Music TV series, taking the reins from entertainer Bobby Limb. The show earned him a Gold Logie in 1970 as Australia's top (male) TV personality. His singing talents have earned him over 30 Gold records. He is known for his iconic Australian films during the 1970s; The Adventures of Barry McKenzie, and the sequel Barry McKenzie Holds His Own. His voice is immediately recognised singing the theme tune to the Australian soap opera Neighbours. Barry has achieved what many aspiring entertainers have only dreamt of accomplishing. With a career encompassing an extensive recording history, countless television appearances in Australia, the UK and America, as well as numerous national and international concert performances, Barry's immense talents as an engaging singer, comic, impressionist and dramatic actor have continuously captivated and wowed audiences across the globe.