IAN CRAWFORD

Ian Crawford born in London in 1940 emigrated to Australia in the late 50's and before breaking into showbiz was employed by the Royal Exchange Insurance Co in downtown Sydney. Ian had his first Australian 45 released on the HMV label in 1960 ''Uptown/ DJ Blues''. Next, Ian signed with Lee Gordon and recorded on the Leedon label and had two minor hits ''The Golden Rocket'' in 1960 followed by ''Little Lover'' in 1961. He also appeared on the Johnny O'Keefe Show. In 1963 he hooked up with the late Australian female singer Laurel Lea and they were engaged. This union did not last, and Laurel married another singer, namely Kevin Todd the same year. 

In 1963 he returned to the UK and formed a backing band The Boomerangs that toured Europe. Whilst in West Germany Ian was flown into London to record a single for the Decca label ''Everlovin' Me / Love Is Getting Started''. Returning to Australia Ian continued to put out single releases. He also had one or two records issued in the US. The last significant event Ian was involved with worthy of a mention, was his contribution to Johnny Rebb's work in setting up his Ramrod Records operation in the mid-sixties. Ian Crawford died in 2003.

SINGLES

''Up Town / D.J. Blues'' 1960 HMV
''Golden Rocket / My Love Is Only In My Dreams'' 1960 Lee Gordon
''Outside / Will It Be'' 1961 Leedon
''Little Lover / Lost Weekend'' 1961 Leedon
''Linda Said To Say Hello / Yesterday Is Crowding My World'' 1968 Astor