I met Greg Ham 40 years ago, at Kim Gyngell’s house in 1972. Last year of high school. He had blond hair, rosy cheeks, ridiculously bright eyes, and along with Gyngell, was the funniest person I knew. He was sharp, real sharp. We were friends from then on, we liked each other. He lived for a while in Park Street in St Kilda, in a communal household, which was the best of times. The best parties ever. Greg took up the saxophone and flute during this time, he was always practicing. He got really good. We shared countless, unbelievably memorable times together, from stumbling through Richmond after playing the Cricketers Arms, to helicoptering into New York City, to appear on Saturday Night Live, or flying through dust storms in Arizona, above the Grand Canyon, or getting lost, driving aimlessly through the Gippsland countryside. We played in a band and conquered the world together. I love him very much. He’s a beautiful man. He never lost his love and passion for music, and indeed taught music to kids over the last few years. He was a great teacher,  and they loved him. The saxophone solo on “Who Can It Be Now”, was the rehearsal take. We kept it, that was the one. He’s here forever.

I’m thinking about his family, and hoping they are receiving the love and support they need and deserve.

Colin Hay

In response to fan demand, we are releasing a limited edition version of GATHERING MERCURY on 180 gram vinyl.
The first 50 people who pre-order GATHERING MERCURY on vinyl will receive an autographed copy!

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER GATHERING MERCURY ON VINYL

We’ve kicked off the Colin Hay 2012 Spring U.S. Tour. We hope you’ll join us for a special evening of music over the next two months! For complete tour dates and ticket information, click HERE.

On tour in Tasmania with Michael “Ace” Baker and Isabella Hay “boss of bosses”

It’s no secret that Ellen DeGeneres is a lover of music. It’s also no secret that Colin Hay is one of her favorite artists. This week is Ellen’s birthday.  Colin was on hand to wish Ellen a Happy Birthday with a surprise performance of “Who Can It Be Now?” in her dressing room!

View the clip courtesy of Ellen below!

Colin was recently in the studio with Jon Faine & Christine Nixon on 774 ABC Melbourne to chat & perform “Dear Father.” Listen to the entire interview and performance HERE. The segment is a little more than half way through the clip.