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After starting out in local bands in his hometown of BlenheimNZ, Barry moved to Wellington-NZ and formed a band called ‘Simple Image’ which after two years on the road managed to reach #1 on the charts with a song called “Spinning Spinning Spinning”. Moved to Sydney-Australia working in Clubs, Festivals and touring the country with legendary bands Bakery, Supermarket and eventually formed the Barry Leef Band which became the in-house band at The Sydney Musicians Club. Barry soon became involved in studio work and became one of Sydney’s best known voices, having been featured on hundreds of TV and Radio advertisements over three decades and during this time represented Australia performing in many song and music festivals around the world. He has performed with Frank Zappa, Elvin Bishop, Tom Jones, George Duke and Jeff ‘Skunk’ Baxter to name a few. In 2018 Barry released his album called ‘Rhythmized’ Recorded at Studio 301 Sydney Australia. Produced & Arranged by Kere Buchanan. Chief Engineer Keith Walker. Mixed by David Hemming. In January 2024 Barry released a EP of original material called ‘WHO IS WHO’ which was a creative collaboration working with Guitar Legend Jim Kelly recorded at Tone Ranger Studios in Lismore NSW