Born and raised in the Colac district of rural southern Victoria, Gene served with the RAAF for 15 years, and during this period (1959), formed his first band, 'The Sidewinders'.
Through the 60's and 70's, Gene played with many bands, and after leaving the Airforce, began a career as a radio announcer. It was during a stint at 3UZ Melbourne in 1978 that he became involved In Country Music as an on-air presenter and performer, and became the leading exponent of Outlaw Country Music in Australia.
A songwriter of many of his own recorded works, Gene has recorded 10 singles and one album, and released a 4 track CD titled 'Way Over The Edge', on the Cherry Records label. Working these days as a solo performer Gene Bradley Fisk is still very much actively involved in the Country Music Industry and was Music Director at Country FM in Geelong. He was inducted into the Country Music Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 1999 and inducted into Country Music 'Hands of Fame' in 2005.
Gene's latest release "Kidman" won the Heritage Track of the Year at the 2003 Australian Independent Country Music Awards in Mildura.
"Kidman" is now available on a new 5-track E.P. that also contains the 4 tracks from the previous E.P. 'Way Over The Edge' (see below for ordering details).
That recording also garnered several awards:
VICTORIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS 2001 - WINNERS:
VICTORIAN MALE VOCALIST - GENE BRADLEY FISK (Way Over The Edge) ...
DUO (VICTORIAN) - GENE BRADLEY FISK & DONNA FISK (Midwinter Blues) ...
DUO (OPEN SECTION) GENE BRADLEY FISK & DONNA FISK (Midwinter Blues) ...
BEST INDEPENDENT RELEASE (OPEN SECTION) - GENE BRADLEY FISK (Midwinter Blues)
Previous Release: WAY OVER THE EDGE
- WAY OVER THE EDGE - With a haunting melody, this song is a very personal reflection of Gene's own experiences while serving in the armed forces in South East Asia.
- MIDWINTER BLUES - At long last, another duet with father and daughter. The last one appeared on Gene's only album in 1981. This song is a perfect vehicle for them. Written during the cold winter of '99', and the longest drought in Victoria for more than 30 years.
- THAT'S MY CUE - An up tempo song about a serious subject - a broken relationship. The hero of the story is happy that the relationship is all over, but hates the way he's still paying for it. A lot of us can sympathise with this situation.
- SOMEWHERE EAST OF MT SABINE - This song reflects the dangers faced by the timber workers in the forests of Australia. This incident happened in the 1940's in the Otway Ranges of Victoria, and is based on a true story.
listen to a Real Audio sample of 'WAY OVER THE EDGE'
All songs composed by Gene Bradley Fisk.
Produced by Donna Fisk and Michael Cristian.
CHERRY RECORDS - CM 20835
To order your copy, send a cheque or money order to:
G.B Fisk
PO Box 740
BELMONT VIC 3216
Australia
AUD$12 (within Australia), AUD$15 (Worldwide), includes postage and handling.
