Daryl Braithwaite, lead singer of the legendary band ‘Sherbet,’ has announced his retirement from performing after 58 years of music. The 77-year-old singer explained that his decision was due to physical difficulties, which took the main joy out of the equation. She shared a social media post to thank the fans, supporters, and organizations that have impacted her life.Here’s a closer look at Daryl Braithwaite’s announcement to retire from playing.
Daryl Braithwaite shares an Instagram post
The Australian singer, who has been in the music industry for almost six decades, shared a heartbreaking message on Instagram after the conversation. Sharing her photo, she captioned it, “I’ve made the difficult and sad decision to stop working out. For some time now, it has been very difficult for me to sing freely, and as a result, it has deprived me of an indescribable joy, which has always been very important to me.“Although Braithwaite has written about performing live gigs, he has not commented on studio work and recordings. The ‘Ndisiye Ndhikhale’ singer also thanked the fans who have been devoted and loyal to him over the years, as well as the organizations he has partnered with who have supported his musical career. “I have loved the 58 years I have been involved in music,” he said.“I sincerely want to thank all the volunteers and loyal supporters and all the people and organizations I have been associated with who have been an important part of my musical life. With great love, I thank you. Daryl,” he concluded in an Instagram post.
About Daryl Braithwaite
Born on January 11, 1949, in Melbourne, Australia, Daryl Braithwaite rose to fame in the 1970s with hits like ‘Summer Love’ and ‘Howzat.’ Joined by the band ‘Sherbet,’ he rose to fame through genres such as contemporary pop/rock, Aussie music, and contemporary pop.However, the group split in 1984, and the singer made an unforgettable comeback with ‘Edge’ in 1988, according to AllMusic. Mastering the craft, Braithwaite topped the charts and continues to influence the music industry to this day.