Normie Rowe was the first and biggest solo star of Australian pop in the Sixties. A strong singer and a natural performer, his bright, edgy tenor voice was showcased in well-chosen popular material. Backed by assured performances from his band The Playboys, he cut a string of classic beat singles that kept him at the top of charts and made him the most popular solo performer of the "beat" era. Indeed, Normie's version of Que Sera Sera remains one of the most successful Aussie singles of the 1960s.

Between 1965 and 1967 Normie was a huge star whose only serious rivals in the teen-idol stakes were such legends as Stevie Wright, Billy Thorpe and Ray Brown. Normie's presence was guaranteed to generate mass-hysteria of Beatle-esque proportions wherever he appeared. For two years he reigned supreme as Australia's first "King of Pop" but his call-up for compulsory military service in late 1967 and his subsequent tour of duty in Vietnam dramatically curtailed his career, and he was never able to recapture the massive success he enjoyed at his peak, although he remains a popular and much-loved entertainer to this day.

Today as he continues performing he also takes time to promote prostate cancer. He is especially passionate about raising awareness for prostate cancer in the veterans community. As this group of returned servicemen experience an estimated 45% higher incidence of prostate cancer than the average population.

"I keep myself fit so I can keep performing - in fact this year I aim to improve my time in the Prostate Cancer Fun Run at the beginning of September. And I say to my Vietnam vet mates that as each Long Tan day comes around it’s a reminder to get to a doctor for a check up"

Normie is helping PCFA with its annual Fathers Day 5 fun run - http://www.fathersday5.com.au

For more news about Normie, his concerts and latest releases - http://www.normierowe.com