John Farnham’s son James just gave us all a reason to call our dads. For Father’s Day, he posted four rare family photos of the legendary Aussie singer alongside a tribute calling his father someone he’s looked up to his whole life. He also shared that he hopes his own baby son, Jett, will look up to him the same way.
The rare glimpse into the Farnham family comes as John continues to stay out of the public eye. He’s been recovering since major surgery to remove a cancerous tumor from his throat in 2022, and he’s confirmed he can no longer sing or perform on stage. Despite that, his fans have made one thing crystal clear: the legacy isn’t going anywhere.
The proof is everywhere. A tribute concert at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on September 20 sold out quickly, a musical based on his career premieres November 15 in Sydney, and Sony Music is releasing a 40th anniversary edition of Whispering Jack. Not bad for a bloke who just wanted to be a great dad.
What’s your favorite John Farnham memory or song? Tell us in the comments.
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