Brian Cadd, productive Australian musician and inductor in the Aria Hall of Fame, is currently showing “early, encouraging signs” of improvement after suffering a “haemorrhagic stroke” last week.
News about CADD’s condition was shared in the afternoon Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family that revealed his current health status. “At the end of last week, our dear Brian suffered a hemorrhagic stroke while he was home at Gold Coast,” the statement began.
“Fortunately, he quickly received medical attention and he is currently under the care of Gold Coast University Hospital. He is stable and his medical team is monitoring his progress, and while it is likely to be a long way ahead, he shows early and encouraging signs.
“We would like to thank the wonderful team that takes care of him in the hospital, and for everyone’s successful wishes,” the statement concluded. “We will keep everyone updated as his condition improves, but we request privacy at this critical time.”
78-year-old Cadd was born in Perth, the capital of western Australia, in 1946, before frequent traits saw him settle in Melbourne, where he became involved in the city’s jazz music scene in the 60s.
Cadd joined Groop in 1964, which achieved constant short success across their first five -year race. In 1969, Cadd and bandmate Don Mudie also wanted Axiom, who also contained future Little River Band frontman Glenn Shorrock.
Axiom would later move to the United States in 1971, but would be split at the end of the year. CADD released his debut-self-titulated solo album in 1972 before launching the bootleg family band the following year. The band would last until 1978 and achieved short success with their cover of logins and Messina’s “Your Mama Don’t Dance” in 1973.
Cadd continued his solo career throughout the 70s, signed Capitol Records and worked on records in Los Angeles, where his work ultimately covers names such as Bonnie Tyler, Charlie Daniel’s band and the cursor’s sisters. In 1991, Cadd also joined the flying burrito brothers and performed with them for two years.
In 2007, CADD was introduced to both the Aria Hall of Fame and the Australian songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and in 2018 he joined Australia’s order. His latest album, 2024’s Dream TrainTopped on No. 40 on the Aria hit lists.