Geoff Mack
Albert Geoffrey McElhinney OAM (20 December 1922 – 21 July 2017), better known by his stage name Geoff Mack, was an Australian country singer, songwriter and aircraft mechanic. As a songwriter, he wrote the song "I've Been Everywhere" which was an Australian hit for Lucky Starr in April 1962 and became popular in North America when adapted for Hank Snow in November. More than 130 cover versions have been recorded.
Geoff Mack OAM | |
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| Birth name | Albert Geoffrey McElhinney |
| Born | 20 December 1922 Surrey Hills, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 21 July 2017 (aged 94) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Country |
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| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1944–2017 |
| Website | geoffmack |
In 2008, Mack was inducted into the Australian Roll of Renown.
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