Athol Guy
Athol Guy | |
|---|---|
The Seekers in 1965 – Guy at left | |
| Member of the Victorian Legislative Assembly for Gisborne | |
| In office 11 December 1971 – 5 March 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Julian Doyle |
| Succeeded by | Tom Reynolds |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Athol George Guy 5 January 1940 Colac, Victoria, Australia |
| Political party | Liberal |
| Occupation | Musician, politician |
| Website | atholguyandfriends.com |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Double bass, vocals |
| Years active | 1960s–present |
Athol George Guy AO (born 5 January 1940) is an Australian musician and former politician who was a member of the Australian folk-pop music group the Seekers, for whom he played double bass and sang. He is recognisable by his black-framed "Buddy Holly" style glasses and, during live performances, often acted as the group's compère.