Daryl Braithwaite, the lead vocalist of the renowned band ‘Sherbet,’ announced his retirement from performing live shows after 58 years of dedication to music. The 77-year-old singer explained his decision was due to physical challenges, which took the immense joy out of the equation. He shared a social media post to thank the fans, supporters, and organisations who made a significant impact on his life.Here’s a closer look at Daryl Braithwaite’s announcement to retire from live performances.
Daryl Braithwaite shares an Instagram post
The Australian singer, who has been part of the music industry for nearly six decades, shared a heart-wrenching post on Instagram after deliberations. Sharing his picture, he wrote in the caption, “I have made the difficult and sad decision to step back from performing live gigs. For some time now, it has been increasingly physically challenging for me to sing comfortably, and as a result, it has taken the joy out of performing, which has always been so important to me.”While Braithwaite wrote about performing live gigs, he did not comment on studio work and recordings. The ‘Let Me Be’ singer further thanked the fans who were dedicated and loyal to him for all the years, as well as the associated organisations that extended support to his singing life. “I have loved the 58 years of being a part of the music industry,” he said.“I sincerely want to thank all of the dedicated and loyal supporters and all of the people and organisations that I have been associated with who have been such a significant part of my singing life. With much love, I thank you. Daryl,” he concluded in the Instagram post.
About Daryl Braithwaite
Born on January 11, 1949, in Melbourne, Australia, Daryl Braithwaite became a significant figure in the 1970s with hits like ‘Summer Love’ and ‘Howzat.’ After being associated with the band ‘Sherbet,’ he rose to prominence through genres like contemporary pop/rock, Aussie rock, and adult contemporary.However, the band split in 1984, and the singer made an unforgettable comeback with ‘Edge’ in 1988, according to AllMusic. Mastering the field, Braithwaite topped the charts and continues to influence the music industry to this day.
