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The Seekers

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The Resume

    (1962-1968)
    Born in Melbourne, Australia
    1965 Line-Up:
    Judith Durham (July 3, 1943- ), lead vocals, piano and tambourine
    Bruce Woodley (July 25, 1942- ), guitar, mandolin and vocals
    Keith Potger (March 21, 1941- ), 12-string guitar, banjo and vocals
    Athol Guy (January 5, 1940- ), double bass and vocals
    Recorded the singles 'I'll Never Find Another You' (1965), 'A World of Our Own' (1965), 'The Carnival Is Over' (1965), 'Morningtown Ride' (1966) and 'Georgy Girl' (1967)

Why they might be annoying:

    They are often lumped in with the British Invasion despite being Australians.
    Due to frequent reunions and breakups, versions of both 'The Seekers' and 'The New Seekers' have been on the oldies circuit simultaneously.
    They were originally scheduled to perform 'The Carnival Is Over' at the closing ceremonies of the Sydney Olympics (2000), but had to cancel when Judith Durham broke her hip.

Why they might not be annoying:

    They were the first Australian band to have a top five hit in the US, Britain and their native land simultaneously.
    Their homecoming performance at the Music Bowl in Melbourne set records for largest concert crowd and most watched TV show in Australia (1967).
    They were named Australians of the Year (1967).
    They did perform 'The Carnival Is Over' at the Sydney Paralympics, with Durham singing in a wheelchair.

Credit: C. Fishel


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 23.08% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 11 Votes: 54.55% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 310 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 28 Votes: 71.43% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 15 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 43.48% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 25 Votes: 36.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 86 Votes: 51.16% Annoying