Chris Watson

Chris Watson was the third prime minister of Australia and the inaugural federal leader of the Australian Labor Party.

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Profession :

Political Figure

Birthday :

April 9, 1867

Death Date:

November 18, 1941

Age :

74

Chris Watson, an Australian sound recordist and natural history sound artist, is renowned for his nature and wildlife field recordings. He has contributed to major nature documentaries, such as David Attenborough’s “Life of Birds” and “Life in the Undergrowth.” Watson’s solo albums include “Stepping into the Dark” and “In St Cuthbert’s Time,” and he has collaborated with various musicians and artists, including Cabaret Voltaire and Iain Sinclair. His fascination with trains is evident in his album “El Tren Fantasma,” which showcases recordings from the Mexican railway system. Additionally, Watson is a passionate birdwatcher. Notably, he was also the third prime minister of Australia and the first federal leader of the Australian Labor Party.