Brian Cadd

Brian Cadd first achieved widespread recognition as a songwriter and keyboardist when The Groop’s ‘Woman You’re Breaking Me’ charted in 1967. The Groop won Hoadley’s National Battle of the Sounds in 1967, securing a trip to the UK. Cadd’s songwriting prowess also delivered a hit for Ronnie Burns with ‘When I Was Six Years Old.’ Following The Groop’s disbandment in May 1969, Cadd co-founded Axiom that same month with Don Mudie, Glenn Shorrock, Doug Lavery, and Chris Stockley. As Axiom’s primary songwriter, Cadd penned hit singles including ‘Arkansas Grass’ (1969) and ‘A Little Ray of Sunshine’ (1970).

His early solo success earned him Best Male Vocal Album at the Australian Radio Records Awards in 1972, 1973, and 1974, and Best Songwriter at the Go-Set Pop Poll in 1972. Cadd’s solo career continued with albums ‘Parabrahm’ (1973) and ‘Moonshine’ (1974), with the latter achieving gold certification in Australia. He also composed the original theme and score for the films ‘Alvin Purple’ (1973) and ‘Alvin Purple Rides Again’ (1975). In 1975, Cadd relocated to Los Angeles and signed with Capitol Records.

He was honored with Rock Performer of the Year at the Mo Awards in 2009. Cadd released his autobiography, ‘From This Side of Things,’ in 2010. He collaborated with Russell Morris on the country album ‘Wild Bulls and Horses’ (2011) and released the studio album ‘Bulletproof’ with The Bootleg Family Band in 2016. In 2018, Cadd’s significant national contributions were recognized with his appointment as a Member of the Order of Australia.

He followed this with the solo studio album ‘Silver City’ in 2019. Most recently, Brian Cadd released his country music album ‘Dream Train’ in 2024, continuing his prolific output and showcasing his versatility across genres.