Mental as Anything, John Paul Young, Kev Carmody, Little Patti, and The Dingoes will join the illustrious artists in the ARIA Hall of Fame next month.
“I do feel proud and humbled to accept this Induction into the ARIA Hall of Fame, on behalf of my Culture, my Community and my Family,” Kev Carmody said in a statement.
Little Patti is thrilled to be the second member of her family to be honored. I’m sure all the Amphletts will be celebrating with her!
“This induction into the ARIA Hall Of Fame comes as such a surprise, I wasn’t expecting it, I am so thrilled and honoured. It’s incredibly special to be joining my cousin Chrissy (Divinyls) in receiving this recognition,” she said.
“It is an honour to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame alongside all the great Australian acts who are already there and those that will be included in the future,” Reg Mombassa said, on behalf of the Mentals. “We had no inkling of such things when we did our first gigs as an art school party band in 1976. I would like to thank the fans who have supported us and all the people in the industry that we have worked with over the years.”
Broderick Smith from the Dingoes said, “The last time I was inducted, it was into the army. This certainly feels a whole lot better. Seriously, the band feels honoured and privileged to be recognised by our peers by being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame. For all of us, it’s going to be one hell of a reunion!”
“It’s an honour to be inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, now point me to the lounge room, I wonder who’s in there,” said John Paul Young.
The ARIA Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on August 27 in Melbourne.
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