Jay Justin McCarthy (1 May 1940 – 3 September 2024) was an Australian rock singer[1] and songwriter.
[2] He had a top ten hit with "Proud of You"[3] (written by Justin and Joe Halford)[4] which earnt him Australia's first silver record.
[5] Early singles he released include "Sweet Sensation", "Why Don't You Try?"
and "Promise Me".
[6] Justin's song writing credits include "My Blond Headed Stompie Wompie Real Gone Surfer Boy" and "We're Gonna Have a Party Tonight" (both co-written with Halford) for Little Pattie,[7] an artist he is credited with discovering.