Chad Morgan

Chad Morgan
Morgan in June 2011
Morgan in June 2011
Background information
Birth nameChadwick William Morgan
Also known asThe Sheik of Scrubby Creek
Born(1933-02-11)11 February 1933
Wondai, Queensland, Australia
Died1 January 2025(2025-01-01) (aged 91)
Gin Gin, Queensland, Australia
GenresCountry and western
Occupation(s)Comedic singer and guitarist
InstrumentsVocals, Guitar
Years active1952–2024
LabelsEMI
Websitewww.chadmorgan.com.au

Chadwick William "Chad" Morgan OAM (11 February 1933 – 1 January 2025) was an Australian country music singer and guitarist. He was known for his vaudeville style of songs. He is known as "The Sheik of Scrubby Creek".[1] He was in the movies Newsfront (1978), Dimboola (1979), and the biographical documentary I'm Not Dead Yet (2011). He retired in April 2024.

Morgan died on 1 January 2025 at a hospital in Gin Gin, Queensland at the age of 91.[2]

References

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  1. Quinn, Ben (2 October 2004). "Just glad to be Chad". Newcastle Herald. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
  2. Green, Stephen (1 January 2025). "Country Music Legend Chad Morgan Passes Away". Countrytown. Retrieved 1 January 2025.