Jay Justin
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Birth nameJay Justin McCarthy
Born1 May 1940
Australia
Australia
Died3 September 2024 (aged 84)
GenresRock, surf pop
Jay Justin | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Jay Justin McCarthy |
| Born | 1 May 1940 Australia |
| Died | 3 September 2024 (aged 84) |
| Genres | Rock, surf pop |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Jay Justin McCarthy (1 May 1940 – 3 September 2024) was an Australian rock singer[1] and songwriter.[2] He had a top ten hit with "Proud of You"[3] (written by Justin and Joe Halford)[4] which earnt him Australia's first silver record.[5] Early singles he released include "Sweet Sensation", "Why Don't You Try?" and "Promise Me".[6] Justin's song writing credits include "My Blond Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy" and "We're Gonna Have a Party Tonight" (both co-written with Halford) for Little Pattie,[7] an artist he is credited with discovering.[8]