When formed: January 2003 (officially!!)

Members: Clayton Hawkins and Paul Leary

What's In A Name: Don't be put off by the name 'The Richie Benaud Allstars'. This is just a symbol of our love and passion of Australia and its culture. The Allstars is a fun show that is designed to be light hearted, fun and friendly, which is the Australian way.

Debut Gig: October 2002 - Wynyard Tulip Festival 'Year of the Outback Bash' supporting Golden Guitar winners Felicity and the Feral Swing Katz from Sydney plus joining Tassie acts The Robinsons, Kool Daddys and No Drama (special note: the guys performed under the name of Dynamic Duo until end of January 2003 then became The Richie Benaud Allstars...Ed)

Style: Popular sequenced rock, pop, acoustic and dance covers from the last 35-odd years. Every song performed by The Richie Benaud Allstars has made the ARIA top 10 at some stage with many of them No.1 hits.

Overview: Clayton and Paul have combined nearly 4000 gigs worth of performance experience into one two-man show. Catering for a wide audience, their sets can be sit down acoustic-styled, jukebox classics, modern dance hits, radio-friendly pop and in-your-face rock depending on the requirement of the hirer. The shows can suit weddings, pubs and clubs, sporting clubs, Christmas dinners, Festivals, outdoor events, corporate functions and much more. Paul is also a recognised DJ and KJ who can supply DJ and Karaoke music if required.

 

The Richie Benaud Allstars may be likened to Gumby

1. Similar colouring

2. Enjoyed by many generations

3. As flexible as they come (ooh-err... Ed)

(nb. like Gumby, if your girlfriend is blue in colour and is nicknamed 'Goo' then there's something seriously wrong. Call 000)