Ross Wilson (musician)

Ross Wilson
Wilson performing in 2018
Background information
Birth nameRoss Andrew Wilson
Also known asDuke Wilson
Born (1947-11-18) 18 November 1947
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
GenresRock and roll, progressive rock
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar, harmonica
Years active1964–present
Labels
Formerly of
WebsiteOfficial website

Ross Andrew Wilson (born 18 November 1947) is an Australian singer-songwriter, musician and producer. He is the co-founder and frontman of the long-standing rock groups Daddy Cool and Mondo Rock, as well as a number of other former bands, in addition to performing solo. He has produced records for bands such as Skyhooks and Jo Jo Zep & the Falcons, as well as for those of his own bands. He appeared as a judge on celebrity singing TV series It Takes Two from 2005. Wilson was individually inducted into the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 1989 and again as a member of Daddy Cool in 2006. Ross currently resides in the Melbourne suburb of Port Melbourne.