To paraphrase Sir Winston Churchill, Jeff Duff is the ‘riddle wrapped in an enigma’ of Australian music.
Duff is a singer who has had groundbreaking moments in his career; someone highly regarded by his peers and, fifty years on from the start of his career, is still able to attract an audience.
But he has never been accepted into the pantheon of Australian music greats, which begs the question, why?
From the article, “The importance of being Jeff Duff”
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Jeff Duff is arguably the most flamboyant, creative and controversial entertainer Australia has produced. His musical gifts and fantastical androgynous performances parallel the artistry of David Bowie. While Duffo’s career kicked off in the 1970s, he continues to grow as an artist, creating new music and performing sell-out concerts to this day. In his tell-all memoir, “This Will Explain Everything” dedicated to Bowie, Duffo shares his tales of life, love and rock‘n’roll, in what is a rollicking, entertaining read. From his childhood desire to wear a dress, to performing before violent London punk crowds, to being banned and arrested, and even his journey into the depths of despair, Duffo recalls all with flair and style.
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