Growing up in Broken Hill, Colin Walsh enjoyed the benefits of the boom in mining and the sponsorship of, the Canadian owned zinc mining company's, Police Boys Club.

At the club he learnt many sports and was given many music opportunities.

Colin became an apprentice butcher before joining the army and eventually becoming a bomb disposal expert.

Once discharged from the army, Colin moved to Adelaide and continued working as a butcher while continuing his musical passion.

Colin and his wife Gaye moved to Casterton which they consider a magnificent spot and have contributed to the community through the Freemasons, Rotary and the gardening club.