The Black Sorrows

The Black Sorrows, fronted by Joe Camilleri, are one of Australia’s most successful touring bands, delivering their special blend of blues and roots music. 

 

Any examination of The Black Sorrows inevitably comes down to one person. Joe Camilleri (singer, songwriter, saxophonist, producer and the brains behind The Black Sorrows) is one of the most genuinely talented figures in Australian music. 

 

In 1984, following the success of Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons, Joe Camilleri gathered together a group of musician friends and dubbed them The Black Sorrows. The band has released some of Australia’s most successful albums including the multi-platinum sellers Hold On To Me, Harley & Rose and The Chosen Ones. Membership in The Black Sorrows has always been loose and fluid with Camilleri being the only constant. The Sorrow’s ‘elastic line-up’ and has been home to over 40 talented Australian musicians at different times and launched the careers of some of Australia’s most successful musicians. 

 

In keeping with Camilleri’s penchant for continually moving forward, the newest version of The Black Sorrows is a formidable one - Claude Carranza (guitar/vocals), Mark Gray (bass/vocals), John McCall (keyboards/vocals) and Angus Burchall (drums). 

 

As he celebrates 50 years in music, Camilleri has earned the reputation as a hard working musician who never fails to deliver and knows how to connect with his audience. It is his obvious passion for making music, performing live and sense of adventure that keeps Camilleri going and fans coming back for more. 

 

Writer of milestone songs such as So Young, Hit And Run, Shape I’m In, Hold On To Me, Harley and Rose, Chained To The Wheel, Never Let Me Go and the Chosen Ones, the unstoppable Camilleri has dedicated his life to making music. Leader of two of Australia’s most successful bands, Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons and The Black Sorrows, Joe’s music has become part of Australian music culture. Joe was inducted along with other members of the Falcons, into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2007. 

 

Joe Camilleri has shown fans and critics alike that he is a performer with an undeniable energy and love of it all.