Daryl Braithwaite Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Family, Songs, Horses and Net Worth

Daryl Braithwaite Biography

Daryl Braithwaite is an Australian singer who was born and brought up in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He was the lead vocalist of Sherbet from 1970 to 1984 and had two number-one hits, “You’re My World” (October 1974) and “The Horses” (January 1991). He was inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame in 2017. He is also successful in his solo career with 15 singles reaching the Australian top 40.   He is one of Australia’s most successful pop singers, both as a solo act and with the band Sherbet. The singer moved to Sydney in the mid-’60s and sang in several bands before joining Sherbet in 1970. Following the breakup of Sherbet, after a period where they recorded under the name The Sherbs, Braithwaite had a hiatus from the music industry for a number of years. His second studio album, Edge, released in November 1988 peaked at No. 1 on the ARIA Albums Chart, No. 14 in Norway, and No. 24 in Sweden. After his family moved to the Sydney beach-side suburb of Coogee, he joined Randwick Boys High School until the end of year 10. He then began a fitter and turner apprenticeship, set up by his father, which he completed in 1969, before deciding to leave home to pursue a musical career instead.

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10 Quick Facts About Daryl Braithwaite

1. 1. Name: Daryl Braithwaite
   2. Age: 73 years
   3. Birthday: January 11th
   4. Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
   5. Height: 6 feet 9  inches
   6. Nationality: Australian
   7. Occupation: singer
   8. Marital Status: Married
   9. Salary: Under Review
   10. Net worth:$25 million

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Daryl Braithwaite Age

Braithwaite is 73 years old as of 2022. He was born on January 11th, 1949 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. He celebrates his birthday on January 11 every year.

Daryl Braithwaite Height 

Braithwaite stands at a height of 6 feet 9  inches.

Daryl Braithwaite Weight

Braithwaite weighs 250 pounds (113 kg).

Daryl Braithwaite Education

Braithwaite attended Punt Road Primary School in South Yarra, then Christ Church Grammar, where Braithwaite and his twin brother sang in the school choir. He schooled with Olivia Newton-John an English-Australian singer, songwriter, and actress.

Daryl Braithwaite Family

Braithwaite was born and raised in a working-class family in Melbourne, Australia to his parents. His father was a plumber and worked on the Snowy Mountains Scheme in the mid-1950s. However, details regarding his mother are not available. Braithwaite has a twin brother.

Daryl Braithwaite Twin Brother

Braithwaite has a twin brother by the name, Glenn. They were born and raised in Melbourne.

Daryl Braithwaite Wife

Braithwaite is married to Sarah Taylor. The couple tied the knot in 1986 and together they are blessed with one son namely, Oscar Braithwaite. The family resides in Melbourne, Australia. In an interview with The Morning Show, Braithwaite recalled his younger years, revealing that he had a childhood romance with Olivia Newton-John while attending Christ Church Grammar School together in Melbourne.

Daryl Braithwaite Son

Braithwaite is a father of one, he has an adult son by the name Oscar Braithwaite.

Daryl Braithwaite Salary

According to our reliable sources, Daryl’s annual salary is estimated to be $2 million.

Daryl Braithwaite Net Worth

Braithwaite has enjoyed a long career in the music industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as a musician, he has been able to accumulate a huge fortune. Braithwaite is estimated to have a net worth of about $25 million.

Daryl Braithwaite Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Daryl Braithwaite.

Daryl Braithwaite Wiki

• Full Names: Daryl Braithwaite
• Popular As: Singer
• Gender: Male
• Occupation / Profession: Singer
• Nationality: Australian
• Race / Ethnicity: White
• Religion: To be updated
• Sexual Orientation: Straight

Daryl Braithwaite Birthday

• Age / How Old?: 71 years old
• Zodiac Sign: Capricorn
• Date of Birth: January 11th, 1949
• Place of Birth: Melbourne,  Australia
• Birthday: January 11th

Daryl Braithwaite Body Measurements

• Body Measurements: To be updated
• Height / How Tall?: 2.10 m (6 ft 9 in)
• Weight: 250 pounds (113 kg)
• Eye Color: To be updated
• Hair Color: To be updated
• Shoe Size: To be updated

Daryl Braithwaite Family and Relationship

• Father (Dad): To be updated
• Mother: To be updated
• Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): To be updated
• Marital Status: Married
• Wife/Spouse: Married to Sarah Taylor
• Dating / Girlfriend: To be updated
• Children: Sons (Oscar Braithwaite)

Daryl Braithwaite Networth and Salary

• Net Worth: $25 million
• Salary: Under Review
• Source of Income: Singer

Daryl Braithwaite Career

Braithwaite sang in various local pop music groups as a teenager: with Bright Lights, in 1967, which included Bruce Worrall on bass guitar. Both were in House of Bricks and then Samael Lilith. He then joined the band that is most famous for, Sherbet, in March 1970, at the age of 21. The pop band was formed in 1969 and had already released a single, “Crimson Ships”. It’s line-up at the time of formation: Dennis Laughlin on lead vocals, Doug Rea on bass guitar, Sammy See on organ, guitar, and vocals, Clive Shakespeare on lead guitar and vocals and Danny Taylor on drums. Braithwaite was hired as the group’s second lead vocalist, but within a few months Laughlin left, and former bandmate, Worrall replaced Rea on bass guitar. Braithwaite began a parallel solo career alongside his work in Sherbet in 1973 playing the lead role in the Australian musical theatre production of Who’s rock opera, Tommy in March 1973. He released his debut single, a cover version of “You’re My World”, which went to No. 1 for three weeks in 1974. His solo recordings from 1974 to 1978 appeared only on 7-inch singles. A compilation album of his singles, Daryl Braithwaite… Best Of was issued in 1978 on Razzle Records/Festival Records. Sherbet briefly broke up and re-united in 1980 leading to his decision to put his solo career on hold to concentrate on work with his bandmates. The band had renamed themselves The Sherbs and only had very few minor hits and broke up in 1984. Following the breakup, Braithwaite played regular gigs, but as of 1987, he had left the music industry and was working as a builder of footpaths for less than 200 Australian dollars a week. He began recording his comeback album in April 1988 which spawned four hit singles that returned him to the Australian singles charts after an absence of nearly a decade. He worked with Jef Scott, Simon Hussey, and James Reyne, creating the 1992 self-titled album Company of Strangers. In 2013, he was re-signed by Sony Music Australia CEO Denis Handlin who said: “Daryl is an icon of the Australian music industry and we are delighted to welcome him home to Sony Music.” His new album since 2005, “Forever the Tourist” was released at it peaked at number 47.

Daryl Braithwaite Horses

Braithwaite might be 71-years-old but Daryl Braithwaite still knows how to work with an audience. The Australian hero thrilled fans as he took to stage at ANZ Stadium to blast out his iconic classic Horses at Fire Fight 2020.

The sellout crowd joined on the chorus that has become an unofficial national anthem for Australia.   At one point, the former Sherbert frontman looked overwhelmed as his words were belted back at him by tens of thousands.

Daryl Braithwaite Summer

“One Summer” is a single by Braithwaite from his 1988 album Edge. Braithewaite had been motivated to write the song by the British television series One Summer. The song hit 8th place in Australia, 5th place in Norway and 4th place in Sweden. It was certified gold in Australia.

Daryl Braithwaite Rise

Rise is an album by Braithwaite released in November 1990. The album reached No. 3 on the Australian ARIA Charts. It was the best-selling album in Australia in 1991. The album sold over 300,000 copies in Australia.

Daryl Braithwaite Love Songs

“Love Songs” is a song recorded by Braithwaite. The song was released on June 5th, 2020. The song peaked at number 43 on the ARIA Charts, and became Braithwaite’s first top 50 chart in 27 years; the first since “The World as It Is” in November 1993.

John Farnham Daryl Braithwaite Concert

 John Farnham & Daryl Braithwaite Lead Red Hot Summer Tour’s 2019 Series Three Lineup

All good things come in threes, but Red Hot Summer Tour has made sure that their third lineup for 2019 is just as massive as the first two. Leading the pack for this special run of dates are Aussie legends John Farnham and Daryl Braithwaite – you can smell the memes from here. Also on the lineup is Kiwi superstar Jon Stevens, the band that soundtracked everyone’s early 00’s summer Thirsty Merc, princess of pop/rock Vanessa Amorosi and rock heroes Dragon. This run of RHST dates will all go down in March and April, taking on three dates across the country in Batemans Bay, Baulkham Hills, and Mount Gambier. This announcement comes after the Series Two lineup dropped just last week, which is being headlined by Suzi Quatro and The Angels.

Daryl Braithwaite as the Days Go by

“As the Days Go By” is the first single released by Daryl Braithwaite from his second studio album, ‘’ Edge’’.

Daryl Braithwaite Band

• Sherbet
• Company of Strangers 1992 – 1992

Daryl Braithwaite Albums

Solo albums

• Out on the Fringe (1979)
• Edge (1988) AUS: No. 1
• Rise (1990) AUS: No. 3
• Taste the Salt (1993) AUS: No. 13

• Snapshot (2005)
• The Lemon Tree (2008) AUS: No. 71
• Forever the Tourist (2013) AUS: No. 47

Compilations

• Daryl Braithwaite… Best Of (1978)
• Higher Than Hope (1991) (An international release combining tracks from Rise and Edge)
• Six Moons: The Best of 1988-1994 (1994) AUS: No. 31

• Afterglow: The Essential Collection 1971–1994 (2002)
• The Essential Daryl Braithwaite (2007)
• Days Go By (2017) AUS: No. 5

As a featured artist

• Company of Strangers (with James Reyne): Company of Strangers (1993).
• Daft Punk, Random Access Memories (2013).

Frequently Asked Questions About Daryl Braithwaite

Who is Daryl Braithwaite?

Braithwaite is an Australian singer. He was the lead vocalist of Sherbet from 1970 to 1984 and had two number-one hits.

How old is Daryl Braithwaite?

Braithwaite is an American national born on January 14th, 1986, in Melbourne, Victoria. He celebrates his birthday on 11^th January every year. He is 71 years old as of 2020. 

How tall is Daryl Braithwaite?

Braithwaite stands at a height of 6 feet 9 inches.

Is Daryl Braithwaite married?

The singer is married to Sarah Taylor. Braithwaite married Sarah in 1986 when the couple’s only son Oscar was on the way. The family resides in Melbourne, Australia.

Is Daryl Braithwaite still married to Sarah Taylor?

Yes, Sarah Taylor is still married to singer Braithwaite.

How much is Daryl Braithwaite worth?

Braithwaite has an estimated net worth of $25 million which he has earned through his successful career as a professional singer.

How much does Daryl Braithwaite make?

According to our reliable sources, Daryl’s annual salary is estimated to be $2 million.

Where does Daryl Braithwaite live?

He is a resident of Melbourne, Australia, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is Daryl Braithwaite dead or alive?

Braithwaite is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Daryl Braithwaite now?

Braithwaite is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. In June 2020, Braithwaite released the single “Love Songs”, which became his first top 50 single in 27 years

Daryl Braithwaite Contacts

• Instagram
• Twitter
• Facebook
• Youtube
• Tiktok
• Website

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