Ross McGregor


Location: Tamworth, NSW

Challenge: Blind

Website: www.rossmcgregormusic.com.au

Ross McGregor is a seasoned album producer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, known for his mastery of the piano and accordion. With a career spanning over five decades, he has been creating and shaping music since 1972, leaving a lasting impact on the Australian music scene.

His dedication to Australian Country Music has seen him produce over 60 albums for various artists, earning him a place among the industry's most respected figures. In 2019, Ross was inducted into the Hands of Fame, Tamworth, recognising his significant contributions to the genre and his role in shaping the sound of countless musicians.

Whether performing live, composing original songs, or bringing artists' visions to life in the studio, Ross continues to share his passion for music with audiences far and wide.

A notable highlight of Ross's career was recording Melinda Schneider at just eight years old, when she performed alongside her mother, Mary Schneider. Melinda has since gone on to become a highly successful country artist in her own right.

In 1988, Ross was a finalist for Producer of the Year at the prestigious Gold Guitar Awards.

Ross has recorded music across a wide range of genres, from country and pop to children's music. He co-produced eight children’s albums with the legendary Peter Combe through Polygram Records, earning three ARIA awards for his contributions:
  • ARIA Gold Award for Newspaper Mama (June 1989)
  • ARIA Platinum Award for Toffee Apple (December 1989)
  • ARIA Gold Award for Spaghetti Bolognaise and More Songs for Little Kids (December 1988)

After moving to Tamworth in 2000, Ross continued producing music under the name The Music Fella. He worked on several projects, including albums for Evelyn Bury and *Roger Knox's Going On, Going Strong.

Ross has also released several of his own albums, including his latest release, "It's Dusty on My Piano," a collection of instrumental piano renditions of Slim Dusty's most popular songs. After an eight-year break, Ross is once again available for album production. With over 40 years of experience, he has fully adapted to modern computer-based recording techniques and continues to produce high-quality music despite his blindness.

Ross says "If I can help any young musos coming along, I'd be glad to".