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My Take
I find Glenn Shorrock fascinating precisely because his story crosses two worlds. Born in Chatham, England, he became one of Australia's defining voices, fronting the Twilights and Little River Band with a warm, effortlessly melodic delivery. What draws me to him is that he never relied on flash; his appeal lives in the temperature of his voice and his instinct for a hook. Eight consecutive Twilights hits is no accident. His 2020 honorary membership in the Order of Australia feels like overdue recognition for an immigrant kid who quietly became a national treasure through decades of singing.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Glenn Shorrock
- Name (Japanese)
- グレン・ショロック
- Reading
- ぐれん・しょろっく
- Born
- June 30, 1944 (age 82)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Chatham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- singer / songwriter
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Gawler and District College
Awards & achievements
- 2020 Honorary Member of the Order of Australia
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.glennshorrock.com/
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn%20Shorrock
Frequently asked questions
When was Glenn Shorrock born?
Born June 30, 1944 (age 82).
Where is Glenn Shorrock from?
Glenn Shorrock is from Chatham, United Kingdom.
What does Glenn Shorrock do?
Glenn Shorrock works as singer, songwriter.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.