In 2019, Normie Rowe cover the 1927 hit ‘Compulsory Hero’ as a tribute to Australia’s servicemen and women. As ANZAC Day 2024 approaches, Normie’s version of the song has become a comment of the time made even more poignant because he is also a returned serviceman.
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Since making a name for himself with an acoustic cover of The Police’s hit single ‘Roxanne’ in 1987, 1927’s Eric Weideman has barely taken time off the road, performing both in the band and as a solo artist.