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The troubled career of one of NZ’s greatest entertainers is examined in this documentary. John Rowles went from a childhood in Kawerau to stardom in London at 21; but, after headlining in Las Vegas and Hawaii, he saw it all slip away. Those roofing ads and near bankruptcy followed — but Rowles has retained his self belief, his looks and his voice. A stellar cast of interviewees including Sir Cliff Richard, Tom Jones, and Neil Finn analyses his strengths and weaknesses; while John’s sister, Cheryl Moana Marie, explains the personal cost of his greatest hit.
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Have just found this documentary. Loved it and love him. Great memories of our time together. Wendy and Douggie Reece. xxxx
You have stil got it John, loved your concert in Auckland last friday.
The first time I went to your concert I was 28 and I am still going and loving it!!!
At last the complete stage by stage story of johns career. It was good to see he wasn't derailed by a marijuana conviction etc..like another huge talent of the 70's Bunny Walters... who was every bit as talented as John Rowles. John has a voice that is on a parr with the great Elvis Presley. If he had of stayed in london he could have had more mega hits etc... but he went to hawaii and enjoyed him self, fair enough. I admire John because he has looked after him self and is fairly clean cut. Squandering all the money he made... makes it quite clear that he did lose the plot big time, when others that havn't been blessed with such rare talent struggle every day to earn a few dollars. He could have invested the millions on projects for youth etc in NZ... but his legacy will now be just music and showbiz success . What a great doco!... and john rowles take a bow... you earned it.
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Television, 1978 (Full Length)
John Rowles performs at the NZ Record Awards
Television, 2006 (Full Length Episode)
Wayne Anderson - the man who would be John Rowles
Television, 2009 (Full Length Episode)
Wayne Anderson - the man who would be John Rowles
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Robb
Posted at 12.34AM - 26.12.2011
crooners were replaced by rockstars. He took the short stick of a dying genre.