Article Alert: Ned Kelly Inspires Singer/Songwriter

The Cowra Guardian has an article entitled "Ned Kelly Inspires Singer/Songwriter."

It begins with:

 Two years of research has come together for John Dreverman, releasing his solo CD titled 'The Ballad of Ned Kelly.'

He's spent years researching the life and times of Ned Kelly and now Cowra singer and songwriter, John Dreverman has released a solo CD recording the life of the infamous bushranger.

After the executive producer for the 2003 blockbuster, 'Ned Kelly', featuring Heath Ledger spent time at Mr Dreverman's health retreat, the opportunity to write a song for the film's soundtrack arose. With the movie in pre-production, Mr Dreverman penned 'The Ballad of Ned Kelly', and while the film took a different turn with its musical genre, the inspiration for the CD, titled 'The Ballad of Ned Kelly' had taken place.

After two years and many hours of research, Mr Dreverman's CD, featuring seven songs is now complete.

"I think I read every single Ned Kelly book there is," Mr Dreverman said.
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