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Greg Bonham has thrilled audiences
from Las Vegas to London. His polished, high-energy performance is tempered by
a quiet confidence and Aussie charm that sets him apart from all of the others.
Greg's dynamic show, featuring his
powerful voice, superb trumpet playing and original songs has established him
as an international headliner.
But it all started a world away from the bright lights for this country boy.
“I was born and raised on a sheep farm, in the Aussie outback and I wouldn’t
change a thing" says Greg.
"I had always dreamed of becoming an entertainer and my parents were behind
me all the way. I owe them everything.”
At the age of 11, Greg was leading
the ‘family dance band,’ with his 2 brothers and 2 sisters, gaining
invaluable experience…preparing him for what was to come.
A television talent contest called “Showcase” brought Greg
into the national spotlight. At just 16 years old he took home the grand prize
and his career was off and running. He won the hearts of Australia, plus the
attention of the major Sydney booking agents. He soon left the farm behind and
became a professional entertainer in Sydney and throughout the country.
With over 150 national television appearances, recording success and countless
club engagements to his credit in his homeland, Greg
yearned to ‘make it’ overseas. With his wife and young daughter
he headed of the England, to try his luck in the International market.
He stormed audiences throughout the UK for six years, scoring his own TV specials
with Southern Television and became a ‘hit’ in Eastern Europe….
selling an incredible 14 million records in Russia.
Greg had always dreamed of performing
in America and in one fateful night at London’s famous “Talk of
London,” he was discovered by a Miami club owner. “It was meant
to be” Greg said. ”The
USA was to become my new home, thanks to that one man and his belief in me.”
The fresh-faced Aussie, with his unique talent and style, caught the eye of
Merv Griffin and Greg appeared
on his TV show three times. He soon became the opening act for the stars, including
Jay Leno, Don Rickles and Joan Rivers. Greg's
career was off and running. Now he is a headliner in Las Vegas and Atlantic
City and a favorite entertainer for corporate America.
Based in Las Vegas, with a thriving international career, Greg
says, "It sure is a long way from the farm but I wouldn't change a thing.
I'm still that same country boy at heart, living my dream …to be “an
entertainer.”
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