The LeGarde Twins

The LeGarde Twins
Also known asAustralia's Yodeling Stockmen[1]
OriginMackay, Queensland, Australia
GenresCountry, folk
Years active1950–2021
LabelsRegal Zonophone Records,
American Heritage Records,
Festival Records
Formerly ofFaron Young[2]
MembersLast line-up: Tom and Ted

The LeGarde Twins were an Australian country music duo of vocalists and guitarists identical twin brothers—Tom LeGarde and Ted LeGarde— born on 15 March 1931 in Mackay, Queensland.[3][4][5] Ted LeGarde died on 1 August 2018, at age 87.[6] Tom LeGarde died on 30 July 2021, at age 90.[3]

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  3. ^ a b Oermann, Robert K (3 August 2021). "Australian Country Great Tom LeGarde Dies At Age 90". MusicRow. Archived from the original on 30 September 2023. Retrieved 29 April 2023.
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  5. ^ Larkin, Colin (1998). The Virgin encyclopedia of country music. Virgin. ISBN 978-0-7535-0236-5. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 12 June 2024.
  6. ^ Cashmere, Paul (2 August 2018). "R.I.P. Ted LeGarde of The LeGarde Twins 1931-2018". noise11.com. Archived from the original on 12 June 2024. Retrieved 29 April 2023.