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An iconic Australian rockstar will return to where it all began next month, as part of a fundraising event to be held in aid of Little River Primary School.
Little River Band lead singer Glenn Shorrock will perform alongside Wendy Matthews in a free concert at to be staged at the Little River Country Fair.
Wyndham council is sponsoring the return of Mr Shorrock to Little River, which inspired the name of his band during the 1970s.
Mr Shorrock said that while driving to one of their first gigs, the band saw the name of the town on a road sign.
“I said it sounds like a song, and a good name for a band,” he said,
During the 70s, the Little River Band became famous in Australia and the USA.
Across the years, the band sold more than 30 million records. Ten of their singles reached the top 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, with Reminiscing peaking at number three.
In 1976, the band filmed a video at the Little River railway station.
This year also marks the 45th anniversary of Mr Shorrock’s first performance under the name Little River Band.
Mr Shorrock said he was excited about performing at the upcoming Little River Primary School fair, which raises funds to purchase resources and equipment for the school’s 150 pupils.
“I look forward to saying hello to the town that inspired the name of the band and we put Little River on the map as well,” Mr Shorrock said.
The Little River Country Fair will be held on Friday, March 20 from 4-9pm at the Little River Primary School, 21 Flinders Street, Little River.

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