John Farnham
‘He drugged me for years’: Farnham details early abuse by manager
In his upcoming memoir, John Farnham reveals his manager’s abuse, why he supported the Voice referendum, meeting his wife and how he nearly adopted a child.
- by Angus Delaney
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‘Terrified’: John Farnham bares all about his surgery, dark thoughts – and voice
Addiction, oral cancer, facial disfigurement, the loss of his great friend Glenn Wheatley … the musical legend has been through a lot in recent times.
- by John Farnham
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John Farnham’s voice heard for the first time publicly in years
John Farnham has narrated an upcoming memoir, with his publisher releasing a sample of what his voice sounds like today.
- by Thomas Mitchell
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Christmas always comes slightly early for book lovers.
- by Melanie Kembrey
John Farnham makes rare public appearance since cancer surgery
Farnham appeared at his son’s wedding celebrations and is pictured in family photos posted to social media.
- by Helen Pitt
From the Voice to the word, John Farnham tells his own story
At long last the singer, now free from cancer, is writing his memoir.
- by Jason Steger
Make a noise and make it clear: The moment Jimmy Barnes on the bagpipes lifted the crowd to its feet
A surprise appearance from Anthony Albanese was well-received at the pro-Voice Now & Forever concert in Victoria, but it was Barnesy who brought the people to their feet.
- by Jack Latimore
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Show me, don’t tell me: How the Yes campaign can win over undecided voters like me
A John Farnham soundtrack and a polished advertisement fronted by a young Indigenous boy may be emotive, but they aren’t enough to convince us to vote yes.
- by Shobana Richmond
Did John Farnham really ‘gift’ his song to the Yes campaign? It’s complicated
If we’re talking about the words and notes on the page, You’re The Voice doesn’t in fact belong to Farnham. So was it entirely a gift?
- by Michael Dwyer
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I’ve seen many political ads, but this Farnsey belter is up there with the best
Enlisting John Farnham as a balladeer is obviously a great boon. Already a darling of the masses, his recent battle with cancer makes him even more of an Aussie battler.
- by Nick Bryant
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