Brian Cadd

Biography

Born in Perth, Western Australia, Brian Cadd moved to Melbourne just as the Beatles phenomenon hit Australia. He joined The Groop in 1966 and wrote all of their many hit singles and albums.

Upon their demise, he formed Axiom, Australia's first "supergroup" with Glenn Shorrock who was later the lead singer of The Little River Band. He once again penned all of Axiom's hits before the band broke up in England in 1969.

Returning to Australia he ed Fable Records as head of A&R and chief producer. Fable launched a rock label called Bootleg Records in 1972 and Brian ran the label as well as being its first artist.

The next few years saw many gold and platinum records as a solo artist and an array of prestigious awards for film scores, title songs and TV themes. In addition he produced several acts and wrote and produced some of Australia's most successful advertising music.