A seminal influence on Australian comedy, he’s performed in every arena, from the Sydney Entertainment Centre to sports stadiums, theatres and concert halls, in festivals, intimate clubs, as well as on TV, Film and Radio. He’s shared the stage with greats like Joe Cocker, Talking Heads, Neil Sedaka, Midnight Oil, INXS, Fleetwood Mac, Michael Winslow, Joan Rivers and many more. Before his success, George tested his true grit as a high school English and History teacher. George realised that his pupils found him amusing so he left school for a different audience.
''They begged me to stay, they gave me presents and trinkets, they promised to behave, they actually cried''. So far he has released a few albums, singles, two concert videos, and has done too much to mention here. He even features as a question on the popular board game, Trivial Pursuit. George was the author and face of the award-winning “I’m Cool” Brut Faberge TV commercials. His wide appeal has allowed him to perform in many overseas markets including Britain, USA, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, and for the coalition troops in Iraq, Kuwait and Qatar. These days George also spends time in his homeland, Havana, Cuba where he records with his own band, Frente Calient (Hot Front).
''I'm Tuff (#10) / The Routine I'm Doing When I'm Not Being Tuff'' 1984 Mushroom
''Spewing / B Side'' 1985 Mushroom
''Popularity / Americans Are Good At Everything'' 1985 Mushroom
''Spewing / Americans Are Good At Everything'' 1985 Mushroom
''Beyond Tuff / Are The Noises In My Head Bothering You?'' 1985 Mushroom
''The Happiest Man / Come On In - Live In New Zealand'' 1987 Mushroom
''Happiest Man / The World Is Really Screwed Up'' 1990 Polydor
'Uncensored' 1985 Festival
'Son of Tuff... Wimp' 1985 Mushroom
'Hot' 1990 Polydor
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