Jim Carter (New Zealand musician)

James Arthur Carter (27 March 1919 – 2 October 2022) was a New Zealand musician who performed on the first single to be locally recorded and manufactured in New Zealand titled Blue Smoke.

Jim Carter
Birth nameJames Arthur Carter
Born(1919-03-27)27 March 1919
England
Died2 October 2022(2022-10-02) (aged 103)
Nelson, New Zealand
GenresHawaiian, Rock and roll
OccupationPost office worker
Instrument(s)Lap steel guitar, guitar
LabelsTANZA, His Master's Voice

In 1955, as part of Ken Avery's Rockin' Rhythm, Carter performed on what is considered to be the first rock and roll song recorded in New Zealand, a cover of "Rock Around the Clock" as sung by Johnny Cooper[1] Carter also performed on other notable Johnny Cooper songs such as "Pie Cart Rock 'n' Roll" and "Look What You've Done (To My Heart)".[2]

Awards

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On 2 October 2019, Carter, along with Ruru Karaitiana and Pixie Williams, was inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame, to mark the 70th anniversary of the release of "Blue Smoke".[3]

Year Nominee / work Award Result Ref.
2019 Jim Carter New Zealand Music Hall of Fame inductee [4]

References

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  1. ^ Bourke, Chris (22 October 2020). "Johnny Cooper". AudioCulture. Retrieved 21 January 2022.
  2. ^ "Maori Cowboy a Kiwi rock'n'roll pioneer". Stuff. 2014-09-05. Retrieved 2022-01-19.
  3. ^ "NZ Music Hall Of Fame Inductees – Ruru Karaitiana, Pixie Williams, Jim Carter". UnderTheRadar. 15 August 2019. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
  4. ^ "HOME INDUCTEES". musichall.co.nz. Retrieved 13 October 2023.