Daryl Braithwaite, the lead vocalist of the famous band ‘Sherbet,’ has announced his retirement from performing live shows after 58 years of dedication to music. The 77-year-old singer explained that his decision was due to physical challenges, which took a lot of happiness out of the equation. He shared a post on social media to thank the fans, supporters, and organizations that made a big impact in his life.Here’s a closer look at Daryl Braithwaite’s announcement to retire from live performances.
Daryl Braithwaite shared a post on Instagram
The Australian singer, who has been part of the music industry for nearly six decades, shared a heartbreaking post on Instagram after the deliberations. Sharing her picture, she wrote in the caption, “I have made the difficult and sad decision to step back from performing live gigs. For some time now, it has become increasingly physically challenging for me to sing comfortably, and as a result, it has taken away the joy of performing, which has always been very important to me.“While Braithwaite writes about performing live gigs, he does not comment on studio work and recordings. The ‘Let Me Be’ singer further thanked the fans who have been dedicated and loyal to him throughout the years, as well as the associated organizations that have given support to his singing. “I’ve loved the 58 years I’ve been a part of the music industry,” he said.“I sincerely want to thank all of the dedicated and loyal supporters and all of the people and organizations that I have been associated with who have been such a significant part of my singing life. With much love, I thank you. Daryl,” he concluded in the Instagram post.
About Daryl Braithwaite:
Born on January 11, 1949, in Melbourne, Australia, Daryl Braithwaite became a key figure in the 1970s with hits such as ‘Summer Love’ and ‘Howzat.’ After joining the band ‘Sherbet,’ he rose to fame through genres such as contemporary pop/rock, Aussie rock, and adult contemporary.However, the band split in 1984, and the singer made an unforgettable comeback with ‘Edge’ in 1988, according to AllMusic. Mastering the field, Braithwaite topped the charts and continues to influence the music industry to this day.