Formed in 1969 from the remnants of two dance bands, Sherbet played for eight gruelling months in a Sydney discotheque before being spotted by the young Roger Davies, who was later to manage Tina Turner and Janet Jackson. By January 1972 the lineup had settled to the members shown here. Between 1971 and 1978 Sherbet released 15 albums and 30 singles, 20 of which were consecutive hits. Named Best Australian Group in the TV Week King of Pop Awards every year from 1973 to 1978, they gained a sound edge over other bands through Garth Porter's Mellotron machine. During this time, Morley photographed several of their album covers, including an infamous nude portrait of the band first taken for POL. In 1979 Sherbet changed their name to Highway, attempting to project a heavier image in a failed assault on the US. After splitting, they briefly reunited as The Sherbs, this time aiming - in vain - at an audience their own age. Braithwaite now sings on the club circuit.
Collection: National Portrait Gallery
Gift of the artist 2003
Donated through the Australian Government's Cultural Gifts Program
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Lewis Morley (age 49 in 1974)
Daryl Braithwaite (age 25 in 1974)
Clive Shakespeare (age 27 in 1974)
Garth Porter (age 26 in 1974)
Alan Sandow (age 22 in 1974)
Lewis Morley (49 portraits)
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