The Black Elvis to Perform at Sydney Opera House
The Gomeroi man is known as the Koori King of Country.
Uncle Roger Knox was called 'The Black Elvis' due to his style.
He had slick black hair and big sideburns, and wore bright clothes.
Uncle Roger is a singer-songwriter who will perform at the Sydney Opera House with his family.
Uncle Roger will perform with his son Buddy on guitar.
This story includes images and names of Indigenous people who have died.
Music has been a big part of Uncle Roger's life and helped him through tough times.
Uncle Roger says music is a form of healing and he gives 100% when performing.
Uncle Roger is 77 and has some health issues, but still loves singing and performing.
When Uncle Roger plays guitar, he feels like he's in a different time.
Uncle Roger looks forward to performing and visiting communities, despite his health issues.
Uncle Roger performed in prisons, which was important to him.
Classic songs for a new generation
Uncle Roger's songs include Warrior in Chains and Koori Rose.
When Uncle Roger thinks about his music career, he tells a story that makes him smile.
A three-year-old child sang Uncle Roger's song Koori Rose, which made him happy.
Uncle Roger is happy that his songs will live on through the next generation.
Uncle Roger is excited to perform with his family at the Sydney Opera House.
The Knox family will perform at the Sydney Opera House as part of the Generations and Dynasties series.
The Knox family will sing and play music together on stage.
Uncle Roger's son Buddy has played guitar with him many times before.
Buddy has learned a lot from his father and other Indigenous musicians.
Buddy didn't like school, so he started playing music with his father instead.
Buddy's heroes are his family members who are musicians.
Goori and Buddy are getting ready to share their music and culture.
This performance will be different because Buddy will be on stage with his father and sons.
Buddy is looking forward to telling stories and sharing culture with the audience.
Goori played a role in the musical Hamilton.
Goori is an actor and musician who is inspired by his grandmother.
Goori's grandmother was a talented musician and actress who appeared on TV.
Goori's grandmother performed at the Sydney Opera House in 1973.
Goori will perform with his family at the Sydney Opera House.
Goori is nervous but excited to perform with his family.
Goori feels pressure to perform well because his family members are talented musicians.
Goori looks to his father and brother for approval when performing.
'Generations and Dynasties' is a good fit for the Knox family
Buddy and Goori Knox are preparing to perform at the Sydney Opera House.
Other Indigenous musicians have performed as part of the Generations and Dynasties series.
Michael Hutchings says the series has shared love, culture, music, and education.
Music is a way for Indigenous people to tell their stories and share their culture.
Michael Hutchings says the audience will experience love from the Knox family.
The Knox family is a good fit to end the Generations and Dynasties series.
Many musicians have mentioned Uncle Roger Knox as an influence and inspiration.
It was natural to have the Knox family perform as part of the series.
Timeless singer across generations
Uncle Roger Knox has performed with the Euraba Band.
Uncle Roger has mixed emotions about the upcoming performance but knows his family will support him.
Uncle Roger is looking forward to the performance.
Uncle Roger is nervous but will be okay once the performance starts.
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