Australia 2001 Australian Legend Slim Dusty

2001 Australian Legend Slim Dusty block of 4 – mint stamps

The block contains the images of:

2 x 45c Slim Dusty, 1957 Stamp

2 x 45c Slim Dusty, 2001 Stamp

• Issue Date: 25 January 2001
• Designed by: Lisa Christensen
• Printed by: SNP Ausprin
• Print Process: Lithography
• Stamp Size: 37.5 mm x 26 mm
• Withdrawal date: 31 January 2002

On Australia Day, Australia Post issues a stamp commemorating living Australian legends. In 2001, the honoree was Slim Dusty, a symbol of Australia. He was a bush balladeer inspired by the poetry of Henry Lawson and Banjo Paterson. Born David Kirkpatrick in Kempsey, in 1927, he adopted the name Slim Dusty as a 10-year-old dreaming of stardom.

Today Slim’s career has spanned six decades during which he has dominated country music in Australia and won countless music industry awards. Slim Dusty is Australia’s best-selling domestic artist. He has won more gold and platinum record awards than any other Australian performer.