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Barry ThorntonPrint Page 
21-January-2019
Photographs supplied by Heather Stevens
The Currajong tree commemorates guitarist, Barry Thornton (1934 - 2002).
The only specialist instrumentalist so far inducted to the Country Music Roll of Renown, Thornton is credited with originating the distinctive lead guitar sound which set the style of practically all bush ballads¬Australia`s own unique form of country music¬from the mid 1950s onward. He travelled with the Slim Dusty Show for 19 years, playing the on-stage comedy character of "Mulga Dan" as well as setting the path and style for so many lead players to come.
Note : This tree is on private property and is not accessible to the public.
Location
| Address: | Wimborne Road, "Old Mill", Trees of Remembrance, Manilla, 2346 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.744292 Long: 150.709208 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Tree |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Arts |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 18th January, 2003 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MACurrajong Tree
Planted by Charlie Boyter
18. 1. 2003
In memory of guitar legend
Barry Thornton
Passed away 28. 7. 2002
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
