The Resume

(November 13, 1934- )
Resides in Australia
Birth name is Kameswaran Kandiah
First big hit 'The Sounds Of Goodbye'
Released over 50 albums
Recorded songs: 'The Sounds of Goodbye,' 'The Elephant Song' and '100 Children'
Performed on 'Bandstand,' 'Hitscene,' 'Norman Gunston Show,' 'Don Lane Show,' 'Hey Hey It's Saturday'
Had his own TV variety show called 'Kamahl' (1971-1972)

Why he might be annoying:

His records can always be found at every Salvation Army store and other charity stores, op shops and flea markets.
He uses the catch phrase 'Why are people so unkind?'
He resembles Flavor Flav.

Why he might not be annoying:

Back in the '60s, he was booed and ridiculed by cruel racist people whom called him a 'wog' and told him to go home at concerts he performed at.
He has a great sense of humor when people satirize him and when he's the butt of jokes.

Credit: The Typical Aussie Bloke

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• I Come from Oz
• I Sing About Aging
• Look at Me, I've Been Caught Eating
• Profiles 9001-9250 (Ranked: 9143)

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 5 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 19 Votes: 10.53% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 19 Votes: 73.68% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 470 Votes: 31.70% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 20 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 30 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 54 Votes: 70.37% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 180 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 89 Votes: 70.79% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 181 Votes: 61.88% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 259 Votes: 67.18% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 157 Votes: 59.24% Annoying