2009 ARIA Hall of Famers Announced

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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Musicial Icons Inducted Into ARIA Hall of Fame

The ARIA Hall of Fame just got a little more crowded, with six acts awarded the honour last night in Melbourne. Australian musical masters joined some of the hottest new talent to celebrate the new inductees.

Sneaky Sound System‘s Connie Mitchell duetted with disco diva and Australian Idol judge Marcia Hines, before Harry M Miller inducted her into the Hall of Fame. The legendary stage producer watched over a young Marcia when she starred in Hair.

Western Australian roots outfit The Waifs performed “I Remember You” in tribute to inductee Frank Ifield.

Jimmy Barnes then took the stage to introduce fellow musical icon and new Hall of Famer, Brian Cadd. Barnesy compared Brian’s songwriting skills to American masters Ray Charles and Hank Williams. As if to prove a point, Brian performed two of his biggest hits: “Ginger Man” with The Audreys, and “Little Ray of Sunshine” with Thirsty Merc’s Rai Thistlethwayte.

Other inductees included punk pioneers Radio Birdman, the Hoodoo Gurus, and Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons. Music manager John Woodruff, best remembered for his work with Savage Garden, was given a lifetime achievement award.

Stay tuned for a final Hall of Fame inductee to be revealed ahead of October’s ARIA Awards ceremony.