Tony Barber | |
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| Born | Anthony Arthur Barber 3 December 1942 |
| Other names | A.A Barber (publishing pen name) |
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| Years active | 1963−present |
Anthony Arthur Barber, known as Tony Barber (born 3 December 1942) is an English-born author, singer-songwriter, inventor, artist, soft toy designer, and expert paper sculpture pattern designer who emigrated to Australia in 1963.
Biography
He was founding member of the Australian band Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs in the 1960s. Subsequently performing as a solo artist, his biggest hit was self written "Someday" (Aust #13/1966). He wrote 35 children's books in the 1980s under the names A. A. Barber and Tony Barber and went on to become successful in many other creative based industries. He also appeared on the children's television show The Music Shop as Tony the Toymaker.[1]
References
- ^ "Green-haired Fred a Barber's delight". Gold Coast Bulletin. Queensland, Australia. 19 February 2009. p. 9.