* BIOGRAPHY
* LATEST FAN CLUB (Friendship
Club) NEWSLETTER
PLUS
* Someone MUST KNOW where
DANIEL
MORCOMBE is
(Please - Please
- PLEASE ... scroll down and read below)
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BIOGRAPHY
JADE
HURLEY O.A.M. is the ULTIMATE "Aussie" SHOWBUSINESS SURVIVOR
He is the undisputed “KING” of
COUNTRY and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL music in Australasia.
It was the legendary Johnny
Cash who stated quite openly that Jade was the best act he
had ever worked with and was quoted in the Irish Press as saying ... "If I wasn't who I am, I would
find it very hard to follow him on any stage anywhere in the world ...
he's one hell of a showman and entertainer this Aussie ... and he can
sure play that damn piano".
EVERY album this unique “piano
pumping/country rocker” has recorded has achieved GOLD, PLATINUM, or
DOUBLE PLATINUM status. Likewise his two great VIDEO’S have also received
“GOLD” and "PLATINUM" awards ... and his AUTOBIOGRAPHY (JADE
- THE JADE HURLEY STORY) sold over 32,000 copies.
From the first minute he hits
the stage for his two-hour show, long standing fans whose ages range
from 9 to 90 (including the BABY BOOMERS he refers to as "RE-CYCLED
TEENAGERS"), plus those seeing his show for the first time he refers
to as his “JADE HURLEY VIRGINS” ... he has a lot of fun with the total
audience. They clap their hands, they stamp their feet, and they rock
and sway from side to side and sing along with every song as well as
laugh their heads off at some of Jade’s “comical antics”.
It’s no wonder, as this “country-rock
and show-biz experience” includes classics like "ROCKIN' ALL OVER
THE WORLD" and “OLD TIME ROCK & ROLL” … Johnny Preston’s “RUNNING
BEAR” … Buddy Holly’s “OH BOY” and “PEGGY SUE” … Little Richard’s “LUCILLE”
… Jerry Lee Lewis’s “GREAT BALL OF FIRE” … Del Shannon’s “RUNNAWAY”
… Chuck Berry’s “SWEET LITTLE SIXTEEN” … and the Eddie Hodges novelty
hit “I’M GONNA KNOCK ON YOUR DOOR” among dozens of others.
In between, he slows the show
down with Roy Orbison’s “CRYING” and “LEAH”, Jim Reeves number 1 “HE’LL
HAVE TO GO”... and his latest show stopper "YOU RAISE ME UP".
Then there are Jade’s own number 1 hits including “DOWN IN THE RIVERINA”
and “IT’S ALL OVER NOW”.
As well as being a headline act
in his own right, Jade Hurley has toured with some of the all time greats
including America's JOHNNY and JUNE CARTER CASH, JOHNNY RAY, WOODY HERMAN
and DON WILLIAMS, as well as the late JOHNNY O'KEEFE throughout Ireland,
America, New Zealand and Australia.
In America Jade was billed as
a cross between Jerry Lee Lewis, Little Richard, and Liberace. Jerry
Lee, because of his energetic piano antics like jumping all over his
piano and kicking the keys with his feet (like Jerry Lee used to do
but this Aussie rocker still does) ... Little Richard because just like
Richard, Jade Hurley always makes a great and controversial headline
... and Liberace, because of his flamboyant and glittery sequin stage
outfits combined with $250,000 worth of diamond, sapphire, and ruby
jewellery … and the energy with every show many critics describe as
“breathtaking” and wonder how he does it performing so many shows.
One respected American journalist
wrote ... QUOTE “Every time you see
this Aussie Jade Hurley rocking away and jumping all over his piano,
you get the same high class performance ... I just don’t know how he
does it or where he gets the energy from” ... end quote.
It has long been acknowledged
by many that this “Aussie King of Country Rock” is the "ULTIMATE
SHOWMAN", and it has also been stated by some of the greatest critics
in the world of show biz that JADE HURLEY is quote ... “The
hardest act for anyone to follow on stage”.
He was awarded the
highly prestigious ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL (OAM) for his
contribution and hard work within the entertainment industry
encouraging and nurturing young talent, and for his tireless
performances and appearances over many years in aid of charitable
organisations including The Arthritis Foundation ... The
Heart Foundation . . . Camp Quality (kids with cancer) ...
The Australian Cancer Foundation for Medical Research.
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JADE'S LATEST
FRIENDSHIP CLUB NEWSLETTER
Friendship Club
and Media NEWSLETTER … Posted April 2010
Hi Folks
I hope you had a great time over
the Easter break. On Easter Saturday I had my show at Bankstown Sports
Club … and if you want a REAL experience … any time you have an opportunity
to go to this club … it is like something you will only see in Las Vegas
… but on a mini scale ... and the show was great.
We had a really FANTASTIC show
on New Years Eve at Blacktown Workers Club in Sydney … and my back-up
singer of many years J.J. HORNE was a real hit on the night … boy …
what a great time was had by all … and it was a full house with all
600 people up on their feet with the longest conga line when I sang
“RUNNING BEAR”. It is such a great club.
Early January I was invited to
perform at the Wauchope Country Music Festival … and it was just the
greatest time … and it gave me the opportunity to once again catch up
with my great mate FRANK IFIELD. He is such a nice guy and gentleman
… and as usual, he gave his all to helping run the festival in the most
professional manner. Please give this some thought next January … just
before the Tamworth Country Music Festival … as Wauchope is such a lovely
town with all facilities … and the festival is certainly one of the
best organised and run.
Then it was on to Tamworth …
and the constant complaints from fans of the re-occurrence from year
to year of the blatant rip-offs from the motels and hotels (some hotels
and motels inflate the prices, by in some cases, DOUBLE the price of
a room for the night during the festival) … and in the case of drinks
in some hotels, well the same happens … the prices are jacked up to
rip off the fans … and as soon as the festival is over … the accommodation
and drinks prices revert back to normal.
NOT GOOD ENOUGH GREEDY BUSINESSES
IN TAMWORTH.
When will you ever learn that
if you keep your prices REASONABLE … the fans will keep coming back
… and they will stay longer … because their disposable dollar will go
further over a longer period … hence all these businesses will do better
in the long run. Not rocket science … just common sense.
PLUS …it was a bit of a bummer
compared to other years … as the number of people in town for the Country
Music Festival was estimated to be half the anticipated 50,000 (the
opinion of some police) … and unfortunately, politics played a part
with the infiltration of a few mainstream entertainers and their management
using a couple of prominent country music singers to hone in to get
a piece of the action (and of course … the country fans money). Sad
really when you consider that some of these country music stars openly
promote this association … whilst at the same time are naïve to
the fact that the very mainstream stars they invite onto their records
and shows in Tamworth and maybe a couple of other instances, wouldn’t
have a bar of reciprocating … because reality is that the average mainstream
fan doesn’t … and never will … relate to country music.
Controversy and conflict never
solved a problem … but right now, it is common belief that the Tamworth
Country Music Festival has many problems which need addressing urgently
by some competent organisers.
Recently, I did a cruise on the
Pacific Dawn out of Brisbane … and it was FANTASTIC. Boy, this is the
way to go for a holiday as when you get on the ship, you unpack you
bags once … then pack them up again when getting off the ship … and
getting around the ship is so easy with lifts everywhere and everything
was top class … the food and all facilities were just first class …
and must say that the two shows I did were a real “hoot”. I am so looking
forward to the next time.
Speaking of cruising … the “BLUE
SUEDE CRUISE” is coming up in November … and with over a dozen top rock
‘n’ roll stars and bands performing for the week we are on board … what
a great event this is shaping up to be … and the ship “RHAPSODY OF THE
SEAS” is one of the best. There are still a few tickets available …
go to www.bluesuedecruise.com.au … and have a look at the whole thing.
I am still working on tracks
for a new CD … and when I get closer with this I will let everyone know
… however I have been performing a few new songs which will be on the
new CD, in my shows of late … and the reaction has been really fantastic.
See you soon I hope.
Jade
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*** LET
US ALL DO OUR BEST TO FIND DANIEL ***
If you are not aware ... there
is a family in Queensland that is missing one of it's members.
His name is Daniel Morcombe .. and he has been
missing now for almost 4 YEARS.
Please have a GOOD look at the photo below. HAVE YOU SEEN DANIEL?
The police now think two men
were probably involved, together with a "blue car"
similar to the photo above.
Sending out emails may hopefully
trigger someone's memory, or someone's conscience, and makes the image
of Daniel and the "blue car"
above more memorable ... so it would be greatly appreciated if you could
copy this plea ... and paste it into a new email ... and send this to
all your email contacts, friends, relatives and business contacts, in
the hope that someone will be able to provide the missing clue that
the police are looking for.
Please do your best to get this
message and photographs to as many folk as you can.
Print it out and hang it on your
fridge ... in your office ... on the telegraph pole in front of your
home ... indeed anywhere that people will maybe stop and look ... THEN
THINK.
SOMEONE MUST KNOW WHERE DANIEL
MORCOMBE IS.
HAVE YOU SEEN DANIEL????
DO YOU KNOW OR SUSPECT ANYTHING????
COME ON AUSTRALIA ... LET US ALL DO OUR BIT TO HELP THIS LOVELY FAMILY
WITH THEIR LOSS.
Daniel Morcombe and his family
have touched our hearts and we know somebody out there must know something
about his whereabouts.
HAVE YOU SEEN DANIEL? (Please look at the above Photo again)
* Name: MORCOMBE, Daniel James
* D.O.B: 19 December 1989
* Height: 150 cm
* Complexion: Fair
* Eye Colour: Blue
* Hair Colour: Dark Brown
* Build: Proportionate
* Tattoo(s)/Marks: Nil
Last Heard of: He was last seen
at his residence at Palmwoods, QLD on 7 December 2003.
He walked to an undesignated
bus stop on the Nambour connection Road near the Kiel Mountain overpass.
Witnesses say they saw a young
boy (fitting Daniel's description) talking to person or persons in a
blue car with NSW number plates.
For more information, please
visit the website www.danielmorcombe.com.au
Someone or somebody knows what
happened, or at least can provide a critical clue as to his whereabouts.
MAYBE THIS IS YOU.
If you suspect ANYTHING ... CALL
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 (free call within Australia).
Crime Stoppers is a telephone
hotline for members of the community to provide anonymous information
about criminal activity. This information is electronically sent to
the police establishment nearest to where the crime is occurring for
investigation.
*** COME ON FOLKS ... PUT THAT THINKING CAP ON ... AND LET US FIND
DANIEL.
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***
Jade's "FAVOURITES" ... In
His
Own
Words
Cate
Blanchett is all class
All
current affairs programs
Very
easy ... Bert Newton
Talk-back
radio stations
Community
radio stations
Most
talk back personalities ...too many to choose from
The
"singers" singer ... George Jones
*
FAVOURITE
FEMALE SINGER
Celine
Dion and Tammy Wynette
*
FAVOURITE
ALL-TIME ENTERTAINER
The
greatest showman/entertainer of all time ... Liberace
* FAVOURITE
FOOD
Thai
and chinese (almost anything asian)
A
great baked leg of lamb with baked vegies
Pea
and ham soup
Lamb
shanks
A
good steak
*
FAVOURITE
DRINKS
Chocolate
thick shake (1 every 10 years now)
Galway
Pipe port
Green
ginger wine and brandy (Jade's Elixer)
*
FAVOURITE COLOUR
Green
(of course)
I
really enjoy recording in my own studio
Computers
and recording
*
FAVOURITE SPORT
I
like all sports
*
FAVOURITE
SPORTSPERSONS
Dawn
Fraser, Betty Cuthbert and the great "Tour De France"
superstar ... Cadel Evans
*
FAVOURITE FOOTY TEAMS
Essendon
BOMBERS ... St George DRAGONS ... Brisbane BRONCOS
*
MOST
EMBARRASSING MOMENTS
Splitting
my pants on stage at Revesby Workers Club
Falling
TWO STORIES off the Roof of my home at my farm (and
BREAKING MY WRIST) trying to retrieve Twinkie (my Budgie)
Almost
swallowing an EXTREMELY LARGE cockroach that crawled
into my drink during a show at Lismore RSL Club ...
(IT'S IN THE BOOK)
*
MOST
REWARDING ACHIEVEMENT
Being
presented with my first GOLD RECORD by MIKE WALSH
Being
presented with my first PLATINUM RECORD
Being
awarded the “ORDER OF AUSTRALIA MEDAL” (OAM)
*
LIKES
Performing
Good
Loyal friends
Recording
Travelling
overseas
Every
member of my Friendship Club
Graffiti
... and the bloody imbeciles who do it
Lying,
deceitful and "tricky" politicians
..."and sadly ... there are so many in power right
now".
People
who don't return phone calls
Cigarettes
Drugs
... anyone caught dealing ... put them in JAIL ... FOR
LIFE ...
drugs are KILLING OUR BEAUTIFUL COUNTRY
Violence
in society
Egomaniacs
Car
Hoons
To
stay healthy
To
keep entertaining as long as I can
To
get to France for the "TOUR DE FRANCE" bike
race .. to cheer on the Aussies
To
up-date my autobiography (when I can get the time)
***
Jade Hurley Is Indeed ...
"AUSTRALIA'S
KING OF COUNTRY ROCK"
