Northern Territory local Mike Foley celebrated 'international streaking' way back in 1974 by recording his song ''The International Streaker''. (This song was also released in NZ on the Polydor label). And he didn't leave it to the hands of the PR people to promote this - instead he decided to take things into his own hands by stripping off and running through several airports around Australia. It wasn't a long-term career move however - with Foley ending up behind bars (briefly) for his antics. While he gave up streaking, music has followed Foley throughout his career, and while this huge personality has shared other talents with his community (e.g. running the Mandorah Pub and working for Keep Australia Beautiful) - it's music that he'll keep doing well into his retirement.
''The International Streaker / Beautiful Country Air'' 1974 Pumpkin
References
http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2007/10/02/2049007.htm
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