Pop icon Olivia Newton-John was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases
- Written by: Catherine Strong, Associate professor, Music Industry, RMIT University
Olivia Newton-John was a versatile artist with an appeal that spanned generations, and who played an important role in claiming a space for Australian popular culture on the world stage.
She was the rare performer whose career flourished through different phases, and who found success exploring many facets of her talent.
Born in Cambridge in 1948,...





















