by LORNA EDWARDS
ACCLAIMED Australian singer-songwriter Grant McLennan, a founding member of the Go-Betweens, died from a heart attack after a house-warming party at his Brisbane home at the weekend.
The 48-year-old singer's death came at a time of mainstream recognition for the critically acclaimed group whose influence in the industry often exceeded its record sales.
Friend and music writer Clinton Walker said McLennan was at the height of his powers and the band was relishing their belated recognition on home soil. "They were really delighted that in Australia they were finally getting the recognition they deserved … and Grant was loving it," he said.
The Go-Betweens won an ARIA award for their album Oceans Apart last year. McLennan's song Cattle and Cane was recently voted one of the 10 greatest Australian songs ever by the Australian Performing Rights Association.
The band, which released nine albums, split in 1989 and reformed six years ago. McLennan put out four solo albums.
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