Hero (John Paul Young album) explained

Hero
Type:	Studio
Artist:	John Paul Young
Cover:	Hero_by_John_Paul_Young.jpg
Released:	October 1975
Recorded:	1974–75
Studio:	Albert Studios
Genre:	Pop
Length:	42.39
Label:	Albert Productions/EMI
Producer:	Harry Vanda, George Young
Next Title:	J.P.Y.
Next Year:	1976

Hero is the debut studio album by Australian pop singer John Paul Young. The album was released in October 1975 and peaked at 9 and stayed in the charts for 20 weeks.^{[1] [2] [3]}

The album was certified gold in Australia.^[4]

Personnel

• John Paul Young – Lead vocals
• Ian "Willie" Winter – guitar
• Johnny Dick – drums, percussion
• Warren Morgan – keyboards, backing vocals
• Ronnie Peel – bass guitar, backing vocals
• Ray Goodwin – guitar

Notes and References

1. Web site: John Paul Young – Hero @ Australian Music Database. Australian Music Database. 17 February 2017.
2. Web site: John Paul Young – Hero (Album). Discogs. 17 February 2017.
3. Web site: John Paul Young – Hero (1975) + Bonus Track . Rock on Vinyl. 17 February 2017.
4. Web site: MILESAGO: Australasian Music & Popular Culture 1964–1975. Miles Ago. 6 February 2018.
5. Book: Kent, David. Australian Chart Book 1970–1992. David Kent (historian). Australian Chart Book. St Ives, NSW. 1993. 0-646-11917-6. 346.