Let's Hear it for Ken!

Back in 1967, Adelaide disc-jockey John Vincent would spend Saturday afternoons at the Arkabar Hotel, listening to music of local rock band 'The In-Sect.

Sometimes after a few liquid courage boosters, John would talk his way on stage to perform the only song he knew. It was a song he composed called "Owyagoin'?"

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The lyrics were :

It was eventually decided that a song of such lyrical complexity should be recorded for prosperity. It also transpired that the In-Sect had one song to go, to finish a recording contract. So why not? Thus commenced the John Vincent/Ken Oath musical phenomenon.

Ken Oath came about as a result of some peoples reactions to the songs - phrases such as "blink'n oath" - or words to that effect.

In the early 70's John Vincent visited Canberra in his capacity as a radio announcer to co-host a national music awards presentation. At the airport John was interviewed by the local press who didn't know he was a disc jockey but thought he might be there as an award nominee.

To avoid confusion between the 'Disc-Jockey' and the supposed singer, the name Ken Oath was attached to all future recordings.

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