Keith Potger Biography
Keith Potger is an Australian singer and songwriter best known as the founding member of the modern pop group the Seekers. Likewise, he is a renowned solo artist having released several albums including, Sunday, and Secrets of the Heart.
How old is Keith Potger? – Age
Potger is 82 years old as of 2023. He was born on March 21, 1941, in Colombo, Sri Lanka, and grew up in Australia.
How tall is Keith Potger? – Height
The singer stands at a height of 6 feet tall.
Keith Potger’s Mother, Father – Family
David was born and raised by his loving parents, Justin Vere Potger and Joan Frances Meier. He shared his childhood with his two siblings, Ralph and Nigel.
Keith Potger’s Education
Potger attended Melbourne Highschool, where he was engaged in Vocal groups which majored in folk and gospel music boom, and later formed the Seekers in early 1962. More details regarding him furthering his Education remains unknown.
Is Keith Potger Married? – Wife
Keith is currently unmarried, however he has been involved in several relationships. He was married to Australian actress Nicola Paull but later divorced on 8th February 2014. Initially, he was married to Pamela Potger, they got married in 1994 and divorced in 2004. He was also involved with British Swimmer Pamela Powley, and together they had two children, their son named Matthew born in 1967, is a composer as well as an actor.
Keith Potger’s Career
Potger is a famous musician and founder member of the pop group the Seekers. His music career began in school where he used to perform with his friends. In addition in 1962, he together with his friends Ken Ray, Athol Guy, and Bruce Woodley founded “the Seekers.”
Additionally, Judith Durham joined the group at the end of 1962 after Ray left. During this time, the group majorly focused on folk and gospel music, which featured instruments like the banjo, guitars, and double bass. The group later split up in 1968, and this is where Potger decided to resume his solo music career.
Moreover, he also collaborated with Barry Mason and Tony Macaulay which resulted in his popularity. He continued to work on his solo albums all through the 1980’s. More so, he composed and produced entertaining musicals commemorating the Australian Anniversary in 1988.
Furthermore, the Seekers reunited in 1992, for an international tour in honour of their silver jubilee. Similarly, the group later released the platinum-selling album Future Road in 1997. The album featured several of his songs including “The Circle of Love,” “Forever Isn’t Long Enough (for Me),” and the title track “Future Road.”
Keith Potger’s Net Worth
Citing his musical career, Keith has an estimated net worth of $1 Million to $4 Million (Approx.).
Keith Potger’s Songs
- I’ll Never Find Another You
- A World of Our Own
- The Carnival is Over
- Lady Mary
- What Have They Done to the Rain
- Chilly Winds
- Waltzing Matilda
- Someday, One Day
- Walk with Me
- Georgy Girl
- Emerald City
- Love is Kind, Love is Wine
- On te Other Side
- Days of My Life
- With My Swag All on My Shoulder
- Island of Dreams
- Colours of My Life
- Calling Me Home
- Carry Me
- A World of Our Own
- Keep a Dream in Your Pocket
- When Will The Good Apples Fall
- Whistling Rufus
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