Jimmy Little
Jimmy Little has been entertaining Australians for over 50 years. His single, 'Royal Telephone' sold over 75,000 copies in 1963, and in 1964 Jimmy was named Pop Star of the Year. In the 1980s Jimmy began teaching young aboriginal students and in 1989 was the recipient of the Aboriginal of the Year Award by the National Aboriginal Day of Observance Committee.
Jimmy's 1999 CD Messenger introduced him to a whole new audience throughairplay on ABC's Triple J Radio. The album achieved gold status and was voted Adult Contemporary Album of the year. Jimmy was also inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame that same year. In 2004 Jimmy was awarded the Order of Australia for his service to the entertainment industry, his ongoing work in schools and his commitment and unsung work for the reconciliation process.
While recovering from his life-saving kidney transplant, Jimmy turned to a project he had been discussing with his manager since 2000. In August 2006, Jimmy launched The Jimmy Little Foundation, to help provide a healthier future for Indigenous Australians, particularly those with renal disease in remote Australia. Jimmy continues to inspire with his work and dedication to doing what he can to make the world close to us a better place.
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