Inducted January 1985
It was a proud day when husband and wife
team Rick and Thel Carey were named the 10th inductees to the
Roll of Renown. Rick & Thel first got together as a duo in
1949 performing under the name of The Sliprail Swingsters.
Shortly after getting married in 1952,
they had the opportunity of recording for EMI Records, which
led directly to touring with various shows. In 1960 they put
together and took to the road with what was to become perhaps
Australia's most loved touring show simply called The Rick &
Thel Show.
The couple were entertainment experts,
bringing to us a rich variety in their music. From songs such
as the heart wrenching Fourteen Red Roses For Jenny to
hilarious novelty numbers like He's AShe's A and
I'll Take The Dog, they displayed a prowess for all facets
of country music. Rick also created Cousin Ratsack who, by his
zany antics, became one of Australia's all-time classic comedy
characters.
Country Music fans mourned the loss of
Thel Carey in 1998. Now retired, recently, Rick has been making
a number of special one-off appearances.
