RENEE GEYER 1953 – 2023 ...

The Australian music industry mourns as the undisputed Queen of Soul and music powerhouse Renee Geyer joins the growing number of music legends in Rock & Roll heaven.

Renee passed away in hospital following complications resulting from a hip operation. Her family told supporters in a statement via her record label that “it was discovered that Renee also had inoperable lung cancer.’’ She was 69 years old. Her tragic death has resulted in an outpouring of grief from heartbroken fans all over the world, and caused a void in the Australian music industry. Subsequently the singer’s family has been overwhelmed with tributes from fans and friends all over the world, expressing their sorrow and heartfelt condolences. Marcia Hines, Peter Garret and Richard Wilkins were among the galaxy of stars to express their sadness with their emotional tributes. Richard Wilkins highlighted Geyer’s lasting impact on him and the music industry. Peter Garret reflected on performing with Renee at a charity event, where he mentioned that “she blew the roof off’’ and then added “one of the very best voices we ever had the privilege to hear.’’ Marcia Hines described Renee as “a gamechanger’’ a “soul diva and my sister in song, who possessed one of the greatest voices I have ever heard.’’

Renee was one of the greatest soul singers this country has ever produced, her legacy as Australia’s foremost jazz, blues and soul singer will never be forgotten. Over the course of a 40 year career, Renee released 15 studio albums and was nominated for the Countdown Music and Video award in 1979 and 1986. She was inducted into The Aria Hall of Fame in 2005, followed by a lifetime Achievement Award in 2018, from the Australian Music Industry for her significant and lasting contributions in her chosen field.

Renee Geyer was born in 1953 in Melbourne. Her father Edward Geyer, was a Hungarian-Jewish immigrant and her mother a Holocaust survivor. The family moved to Sydney, in the late fifties and managed a migrant hostel.

In 1970 at the age of sixteen Renee began singing as a vocalist with jazz-blues band “Dry Red.’’

By the 1980’s Renee was enjoying commercial success as a solo artist with her version of songs like “It’s a Man’s World,’’ and her mega hit “Stares and Whispers.’’

In October 2000, Renee had the enormous privilege of performing at the Opening Ceremony of the Paralympics is Sydney.

In January 2023, Renee was admitted to hospital for hip surgery. She subsequently died from complications relating to surgery.

REST IN ETERNAL PEACE RENEE AND MAY GOD BLESS YOUR BEAUTIFUL SOUL...

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