Tex Perkins

Gregory Stephen Perkins (born 28 December 1964), better known by his stage name Tex Perkins, is an Australian singer-songwriter who fronted the Australian rock band The Cruel Sea, but has also performed with the Beasts of Bourbon, Thug, James Baker Experience, The Butcher Shop, Salamander Jim, and Tex, Don and Charlie. He has also released many solo records. In 1997, a portrait of Tex Perkins by artist Bill Leak won the Packing Room award at the Archibald Prize.

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Features / Music

Since They Left Us: 30 Australian Acts Who Took Over A Decade To Follow Up An Album

Not every band can be as prolific as King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, with many iconic artists taking a long time to deliver what your ears have waited years for.

News / Festivals

The Preatures, Tex Perkins & Matt Walker, Ella Hooper, Velvet Trip

The Preatures, Tex Perkins & Matt Walker, Ella Hooper & More Join Queenscliff Music Festival Line-up

Festival Director Claire Stickland described the upcoming QMF as “one of our most exciting yet.”

Features / Music

Talking Pop & Politics: When Elections & Music Collide

From Tex Perkins running for parliament to Bob Katter throwing eggs at the Beatles, this is the wild story of what happens when music and politics collide.

Features / Music

Ten Classic Aussie Albums Turning 25 In 2025

25 years on from the turn of the milennium, it's time to look back at some of the best Aussie albums of the year 2000.

Industry / News

Support Act Launches Fundraising Appeal For Legendary Aus Drummer James Baker

James Baker, who has performed with some of Australia’s all-time greatest rock acts, is in dire need of support.

News / Music

All-Star Rolling Stones Tribute Band Announce Tour Homaging ‘Sticky Fingers’

The unholy union of Adalita, Phil Jamieson, Tex Perkins and Tim Rogers will also perform a whole ‘nother set of Stones classics.

Industry / News

G Flip, Genesis Owusu, RVG & More Shortlisted For 2024 APRA Song Of The Year

Other standouts include King Stingray, Amy Shark, Voyager and Troye Sivan.

News / Music

Tony Mott Releases Iconic 40th Anniversary Music Photography Book

'Rock N Roll Gallery – A Journey From Sheffield to Sydney 1983 - 2023' tells the story of Mott’s life as a spectacular, renowned member of the Australian music industry in just 240 pages.

News / Music

Tex Perkins' Live Streamed Concert Series Is Returning This Weekend

"I've really enjoyed not only filming and recording my music with various special guest musicians, but also having the opportunity to showcase their talents to a wider audience."

News / Music

Ring In The New Year With Tex Perkins, Mojo Juju & More At The Taste's NYE Ball

"A 1920s-themed party that’s sure to get everyone roaring and swinging into the New Year."

News / Music

Riverboats Music Festival Announce Huge Line-up Feat. Tex Perkins, Jen Cloher & More

The festival returns in February.

News / Music

Benefit Concert For Brian Hooper Heads To Perth

After the legendary musician was diagnosed with incurable lung cancer last year.