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Carol Lloyd | |
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| Birth name | Carol Ann Cramb |
| Born | 17 October 1948 Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia |
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| Instrument(s) | Voice, Percussion |
| Years active | 1971–2017 |
| Website | Carol Lloyd official website |
Carol Ann Lloyd, (17 October 1948 - 13 February 2017) was an Australian singer, songwriter, composer, and advertising executive. She was known as "Australia's original rock chick" for her trailblazing leadership of Brisbane-based Railroad Gin and Carol Lloyd Band.[1] Carol's trademark in those days was her long, curly, blazing red hair, which was said to have been insured with Lloyd's of London for $100,000.[2]
Early days
Carol was born at the Fermoy Private Hospital, Auchenflower, Brisbane, Queensland and attended Rocklea State School.[3]
Musical career
1970s
1980s
Carol was co-writer of the theme song for World Expo 88, "Together, We'll Show the World".[3]
1990s
2000s
2010s
Personal life
Carol and her partner Annie held a surprise commitment ceremony on August 10, 2013 at The Edge (Qld State Library) in the Brisbane Cultural Centre during an event named "The Party Of A Lifetime" staged by Carol shortly after she went public with the prognosis of her terminal condition.[4]
Awards
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In 2016 it was announced that the Queensland Music Festival and Queensland Government were creating an award in Carol's name to honour her lifetime achievements and support of up-and-coming female artists. The Carol Lloyd Award is worth $15,000 and will be presented for the first time in 2017.[5]
Achievements
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References
- ^ themusic.com.au"Qld Rock Icon Carol Lloyd Passes Away After Lengthy Illness", 13 February 2017. Retrieved on 28 March 2017.
- ^ Lesbians On The Loose"A Confessional with Carol Lloyd, Australia’s Original Rock Chick", 10 June 2014. Retrieved on 28 March 2017.
- ^ a b Sydney Morning Herald "Hundreds say goodbye to Carol Lloyd, Brisbane's Ruby Tuesday", 20 February 2017. Retrieved on 28 March 2017.
- ^ Gay News Network"Sexuality, drugs and the delicious voice of Carol Lloyd", 8 December 2014. Retrieved on 28 March 2017.
- ^ "Carol Llloyd Award - Queensland Music Festival". 20 October 2016. Retrieved 20 February 2017.
External links
- Carol Lloyd The official website
- Carol Lloyd and Railroad Gin Fans United Facebook fan club