Beeb Birtles

Beeb Birtles
Beeb Birtles
	Birtles in 2017
Background information
Birth name	Gerard Bertelkamp
Born	28 November 1948 (age 75); Amsterdam, Netherlands
Origin	Adelaide, South Australia, Australia
Genres	Folk rock, pop rock, soft rock
Occupations	Musician; singer; songwriter;
Instruments	Vocals; acoustic guitar; electric guitar; bass guitar;
Years active	1964–present
Labels	Columbia; RCA; EMI; Capitol; MCA; Universal; Sonic Sorbet;
Formerly of	Zoot; Mississippi; Little River Band; Birtles & Goble; Birtles Shorrock Goble;
Website	birtles.com

Beeb Birtles (born Gerard Bertelkamp, 28 November 1948) is an Australian musician, singer, songwriter and guitarist. He has been a member of various Australian groups including Zoot (1967–71), Mississippi (1972–74), Little River Band (1975–83) and Birtles Shorrock Goble (2002–07). He has also worked as a solo artist, including releasing an album, Driven by Dreams (2000). In 2004, Birtles and other members of the classic line-up of Little River Band were inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame.