Frank Ifield Bronze Bust

**Artist **Kate French

**Production date **2019

Media Bronze statue

Country music legend Frank Ifield has been immortalised in a bronze bust and launched during the 2019 Tamworth Country Music Festival. It's hard to describe just how big Frank Ifield was at his peak – to give you an idea, at one point The Beatles were his support act. His hit songs include I Remember You, Lovesick Blues and Waywind Blues. This sculpture was made by Kate French and gifted from the country music fraternity to Tamworth and all who visit.

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

Photography by Steve Gonsalves.

Text on plaque:

"FRANK IFIELD OAM

Francis Edward (Frank) Ifield

30.11.1937

Born in Coventry, England to Australian parents, Frank grew up in Australia, where he began his career. He went on to become an international star with his mega-hit 'I Remember You', at age 25. That exquisite voice, complete with mesmerising yodel, was taken from his at the height of his career due to a debilitating illness. But, with true grit, Frank forged a whole new role in the entertainment industry, promoting and nurturing talent and initiating key events. We will always remember Frank Ifield.

Sculpted by Kate French

A gift from the country music fraternity to Tamworth and all who visit.

18.1.2019"