Eric Bogle

Eric Bogle is a Scottish-Australian singer-songwriter known for his folk songs. He has been active in music since the early 1970s, having released over 20 albums. His most successful works have focused on social issues, such as his anti-war song "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda," which has been recorded by many other artists.

Bogle's standout albums include Scraps of Paper (1982), which features his most popular song "And the Band Played Waltzing Matilda," and Troubadour (1996), a compilation of his most successful songs. Other notable albums include Now I'm Easy (1989), which features the song "No Man's Land," and The Dreamer (2001), which includes the song "Flander's Fields."

An interesting fact about Eric Bogle is that he is the only living Australian to have been awarded the Order of Australia Medal. He was awarded the medal in 2003 for his services to music.