Mark Seymour
Mark Seymour (born 1956 in Benalla, Victoria) is an Australian musician and singer best known for his work as the frontman and songwriter of rock band Hunters & Collectors, He has also released a number of albums on his solo career.
Seymour moved to Melbourne from Benalla in country Victoria with his family in 1972 and has spent many years in the St Kilda area.
In 1981, he formed the band Hunters & Collectors in Melbourne, playing guitar and handling vocals.
In 1997, whilst still officially part of Hunters & Collectors he released his debut solo album King Without a Clue, [1] which earned him a nomination in the ARIA Awards for Best Male Artist (as well as Best Debut Single with Last Ditch Cabaret). In 1998, Hunters & Collectors officially split up.
Seymour later released a live DVD/CD in 2001 entitled One Eyed Man, Embedded in 2004, and 2005's Daytime & the Dark. His fourth solo studio album, titled Westgate was released in June, 2007.
Seymour continues to tour, focusing on mostly small acoustic performances.
He wrote the anthem "Holy Grail", which although not intended to be about the premiership cup, became synonymous with the AFL Grand Final and adopted by Network Ten for broadcasts of AFL matches. Seymour has performed at several Grand Finals.
He is the brother of Crowded House bass player Nick Seymour.
Discography
Solo
- 1997 - King Without a Clue
- 2001 - One Eyed Man
- 2004 - Embedded
- 2005 - Daytime & the Dark
- 2007 - Westgate
- 2007 - Titanic