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Archie Roach was one of the thousands of Aboriginal children taken away from their parents to be fostered by white families. He survived the trauma to become one of Australia’s most distinctive singer-songwriters. His new CD, Looking for Butter Boy, is deeply moving in both personal and political terms. It is arguably the most compelling record of the year. It is simple, painfully honest and recalls his experiences as an Aboriginal person in an often-hostile society. His songs and haunting voice illuminate the pain and misery suffered not only by his people but also his own personal experiences. Snatched from his family at the age of four, Archie was deposited with several orphanages and foster parents. They told him that he would never see his brothers and sisters or his parents again. They just said it was for his own good, so they could teach him how to read and write and pray. Later the authorities told him that his real family had been killed in a fire. When he was about 14 years old, Archie discovered the authorities had lied to him. Anger, hate and rage ripped through his soul. With a guitar strapped across his back, Archie spent the next 14 years living hard on the streets, searching for his family and his identity. It is from these grim origins that Archie draws his inspiration for his powerful music — straight from the heart. Since the day he wrote the song "Took the Children Away", his life has never been the same. It’s the story of the day when he was stolen from his parents. The song brought the plight of the Stolen Generation to public consciousness — becoming almost an anthem — and started his healing process. "When something like that happens, you’re trying to write while you’re hurt and angry. When you hurt like this, it’s the worst feeling in the world," he says. Looking for Butter Boy is a record that provides such a powerful message. The music and lyrics tell the stories about matters that are difficult and painful and serve to remind us of the human anguish, physical suffering and courage that Archie and his people have had to endure. The title of his new record has a funny story behind it. "I was about three...I was on the mission where my mother’s from, and I got into the pantry and covered myself from head to foot in butter. Mum told me off a bit because butter wasn’t easy to come by, everybody had a good laugh, and from then on I was known as Butter Boy." His songs of his experiences are painful memories and the scars of unresolved injustice. "I’ve been to hell and back. If I hadn’t travelled that path, I probably wouldn’t have been a musician. In my own life I’ve done some things I’m not proud of. I have stuffed up, and I’d like to make up for it wherever I can." Despite his need to understand his grim start to life, you can’t help but admire the compassion that he feels for his people. But his music offers everybody, Indigenous and non--Indigenous, a unique view of life through the eyes of a stolen child. fromhttp://svc003.wic001g.server-web.com/News_Room/ATSIC_News/December_1997/archie.asp accordint to the website he once shared a bill with American legend Bob Dylan :cool:

Archie Roach...truly beautiful song " took the children away" about the Stolen Generation :cry: and he was on of the kids taken away too. archie and his beautiful wife Ruby. Seen him live - very raw and emotive

Bechadupa...they were the supporting band when coldplay played at Rod Laver Arena 2003 Melbourne Australia

WhatTTT!!! :angry: on ebay already good point mc

he he like your avatar KM... i think chris has just seen you walk past ;)

:lol: :lol:

^ :thinking: :stunned: so! it was you all along :angry: c'mon share and share alike... bonnie ol' buddy ol' pal (said in the sweetest, suck up voice) when do i get my turn with Guy...c'mon pass the bag!

^ start something up...when u do i'll be happy to sign everyone deserves to see coldplay!!....damn those ticket prices :angry:

^ yeah you said it sista! as his fans it is our duty to demand it and its his to take it off :wink3:

^ great to see a guy on this thread ;) andrea ha ha very funny what in the next Episode of "Help the Goldbag Lady wants to kill me"?......... :lol:

^ :lol: ... guess he's not always a robot EDIT: hmm why doesn't guy take his shirt off :(

low after seeing it in MTV live leak downloaded from Multimedia section finally got the guts to use the search button! i was searching for something else and stumbled upon it :rolleyes:

:cool: :angry: jealousy kicking in right about now :cry: sadness and frustration about now :D happiness that a coldplay fan out there is happy wearing it.

does "in the flesh" include concerts?

Chris and the band don't feel so "low" sorry for the fun (hehe i meant pun):blush: your songs send out good messages take their adivce- :D You guys are one of the best things out there so continue doing what you do best :kiss:

^ :snore: :stunned: .....i got Travis and i think they're :cool:

i dedicate to the itallian scientist "i'm so lonely" by whatsamajigger :kiss:

yeh you have..oh wait i'm no expert i thougth she was the one on the left :huh: you sound a bit bad tempered there silverion, have a bad day :uhoh:

^ :lol: is worried like me about getting tickets :worried2:

^ likes cats with guns...but does not have a cat siggy anymore :cry:

True :D but you may not agree:( the next poster bites their nails :uhoh2:

has changed her avatar to MTF :D

^ can't fall out of love just as fast?

all the best Fame :) it's gona b fine