Southern Sons

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There is more than one artist represented here, this bio is for the Australian band Southern Sons. For the '40s gospel group see The Southern Sons. Southern Sons was an Australian band, originally billed as The State, best known in Australia in the early 90's for their hits 'Heart In Danger' and 'Hold Me In Your Arms'. The band also featured world renowned drummer, Virgil Donati. Buckle and Jones are also notable for backing John Farnham on his Chain Reaction tour. Jones reunited with John Farnham in 1999 for his "I Can't Believe He's 50 Tour" and the "Tour Of Duty Concert" for peacekeeping Australian troops in Dili, East Timor. Buckle has collaborated with several Australian artists such as John Farnham, Rick Price and Rob Mills. Buckle's co-wrote many of the songs from Farnham's "Chain Reaction" (released 1990) and "Then Again" (released 1993) albums, the most famous being "Burn For You", ARIA Song of the Year in 1991. Jones was married to New Zealand-born Australian actress Rebecca Gibney from 1992 - 1995. The marriage ended in divorce. He reverted to his birth name of Irwin Thomas some years ago, and has recorded under that name with a new band. He also was in a band with INXS member Gary Beers called Mudhead who released one album. Since 2004 he has been also been involved with a Melbourne band called Electric Mary and is releasing new music independently. Jones and Donati were part of Tina Arena's backing band for her "In Deep" tour. Donati is currently living and

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Nothing But The Truth

Southern Sons

The History of Black Gospel Volume 5

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1940's Vocal Groups (1941-1944)

When They Ring Them Golden Bells

Zone

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Acoustic Hits

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Sacred Roots Of The Blues (When The Sun Goes Down Series)

When The Moon Goes Down In The Valley Of Time: African-American Gospel, 1939-51

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Deep South Gospel

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The History Of Black Gospel Volume 3

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The Masters of Gospel

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