Michael Atherton (musician)

Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton (né Jones) AM (born 17 February 1950) is an Australian musician, composer, academic and author. He was born in Liverpool, England, of Irish, Welsh and German descent, the eldest of five children. His family migrated from England to Australia in 1965, first living in Bunnerong Migrant Hostel, Matraville, where he taught himself to play guitar, formed bands and played football with friends of British, Greek and Italian background.