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Born on November 1, 1945 in Kerang, Victoria, Australia, John Williamson is a composer, singer and songwriter. As of 2026, John Williamson is 80 years old. Education on record includes Scotch College. Recorded honors include Member of the Order of Australia (1992).
My Take
I have a soft spot for artists who plant their flag firmly in a place, and John Williamson does exactly that. Born in Kerang in 1945, he has spent decades singing the outback, its history and its land, in the lineage of Slim Dusty. What I respect most is that he is not just a performer but a genuine conservationist, recognized with the Order of Australia in 1992. That tells me his songs about the country are not marketing but conviction. There is something quietly heroic about an artist who keeps celebrating his homeland's soul rather than chasing global trends.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- John Williamson
- Name (Japanese)
- ジョン・ウィリアムソン
- Reading
- じょん・うぃりあむそん
- Born
- November 1, 1945 (age 80)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
- Origin
- Kerang, Victoria, Australia
- Occupation
- composer / singer / songwriter / recording artist / musician
2. Background
- University
- Scotch College
Awards & achievements
- 1992 Member of the Order of Australia
3. Links
- Official sitehttps://www.johnwilliamson.com.au/
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/johnwilliamsonmusic/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John%20Williamson%20(singer)
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1702184
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-23
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was John Williamson born?
Born November 1, 1945 (age 80).
Where is John Williamson from?
John Williamson is from Kerang, Victoria, Australia.
What does John Williamson do?
John Williamson works as composer, singer, songwriter, recording artist, musician.
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