Richard Clapton

Overview

Richard Clapton as one of Australia’s foremost singer/songwriters, paved the way for generations of songwriters to write about the experience of being Australian. By 1975, when he released his highly acclaimed, No.1 hit Girls On The Avenue, Clapton had set the themes he was to explore for the coming decades.

Over the following years there were a string of hits including: Capricorn Dancer, Deep Water, I Am An Island, and many more.

In a career that spans over 40 years Richard hasn’t passed through life in a luxurious rock star bubble. He has battled and succeeded at every step of the way and come through it intact as one of the world’s most cherished singer/songwriters. He is a survivor, with a tale to tell.