Eddie Low

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Edward Robert Low MNZM (born 14 May 1943) is a musician from New Zealand.

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Career

During the 1960s, Eddie Low was a member of The Quin Tikis, touring with the annual Miss New Zealand pageant and with country singer Joe Brown.[ citation needed ]

He starred in the 1966 musical comedy film Don't Let It Get You. In 1970 he was signed to Joe Brown Records and released singles for the label, "Lonely Women Make Good Lovers" and "Help Me Make It Through the Night". [1]

"In 2003 Low toured New Zealand as the star of the Roy Orbison tribute show. During the tour he received so many inquiries as to when he would be releasing a new album that as soon as the tour concluded, he started work on it." [2]

Honours and awards

Discography

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References

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