Brian Young Bronze Bust

**Artist **Peter Latona

**Production date **2008

Media Bronze sculpture

Bronze bust on granite plinth, bronze inscription.

Located in Bicentennial Park, Pioneers Parade, Kable Avenue, Tamworth.

Photography by Steve Gonsalves.

Text on plaque:

"BRIAN YOUNG OAM

'The Voice of the Outback'

2.9.1935 - 15.5.2016

He had a professional career as a bull rider, winning the

world titles from 1954-1959 before becoming a

singer-songwriter. He recorded Black Man Jacky Jacky with

W&G, follwoed by Walk Away/Kidman The Cattle King for

EMI. Young Country was his first Opal Records recording.

In 1977 he began the worlds longest air charter, taking his

troupe of musicians to outback Australia for the next 10

years. Among his many accolades is a Golden Guitar, he was

elevated to the Roll of Renown in 1999.

Sculpted by Peter Latona

A gift from the country music fraternity

to Tamworth and all who visit.

14.1.2022"