The Resume

(July 1, 1949- )
Nickname is 'The Voice'
Australia's top performing artist
Released 'Whispering Jack,' 'Age of Reason,' 'Chain Reaction,' 'Full House, 'Then Again' and 'Romeo's Heart'
Recorded 'You're The Voice,' 'Age of Reason,' 'Touch of Paradise' and 'Burn for You'
Father of actor Robert Farnham
Performed at the Opening Ceremony of the Sydney Olympic Games with Olivia Newton-John (2000)
Appeared on 'The Main Event' tour with Olivia Newton John and Anthony Warlow

Why he might be annoying:

He must hold the record for breaking the most mic stands during a performance.
He debuted with the song 'Sadie the Cleaning Lady' (1967).
He was a member of the Little River Band.
Following his 50th birthday he held an 'I can't believe he's 50' tour.
He is hailed as Australia's greatest performer despite being British.
He appeared on ads for an Australian mobile network with his manager Glen Wheatley.
He teamed up with boy band Human Nature to release a song.

Why he might not be annoying:

Despite being over 50 he still has a teenage girl fan base.
The album 'Highlights from The Main Event' on which he is featured reached Quad Platinum status within four weeks of release.
His album 'Whispering Jack' is Australia's all time best seller.
He portrayed Jesus in the Australian cast of 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'
He was named 'Australian of the Year' (1988).
He supports many charities.

Credit: Fandango

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Australian Record Industry Association Hall of Fame Members (Ranked: 2003)
• Australian Record Industry Association's Album of the Year (Ranked: 1987)
• Australian Record Industry Association's Single of the Year (Ranked: 1987)
• Belters
• Fandango/Zoidberg/New Zealand History X's Profiles [Series 1]
• Gapped Tooth
• I Come from Oz
• I Covered 'You'll Never Walk Alone'
• I Married in 1973
• I Portrayed Jesus
• Jesus Hair
• Lion Manes
• Look at Me, I'm Accepting My Award
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Bow Tie
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Tux
• Look at My Tongue
• Look at My Toys
• Meat Names
• Mullets
• Musicians Who Act
• Nobody Told Me I'm Old
• People with John or Mary in their Names
• Pig Names
• Profiles 12001-12250 (Ranked: 12158)
• Telephone Advertisers

Year In Review:

For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2023, Out of 11 Votes: 9.09% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 1374 Votes: 39.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 15 Votes: 86.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 55 Votes: 58.18% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 226 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 15 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 53 Votes: 45.28% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 8 Votes: 37.50% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 50 Votes: 58.00% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 68 Votes: 47.06% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 575 Votes: 43.65% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 1013 Votes: 45.71% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 250 Votes: 68.40% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 87 Votes: 54.02% Annoying