Archie Roach

Article summary

Archibald William Roach (8 January 1956 – 30 July 2022) was an Australian (Gunditjmara and Bundjalung ) singer-songwriter and Aboriginal activist. Often referred to as "Uncle Archie", Roach was a Gunditjmara (Kirrae Whurrong/Djab Wurrung ) and Bundjalung elder who campaigned for the rights of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. His wife and musical partner was the singer Ruby Hunter (1955–2010). Roach first became known for the song "Took the Children Away", which featured on his debut solo album, Charcoal Lane, in 1990. He toured around the globe, headlining and opening shows for Joan Armatrading, Bob Dylan, Billy Bragg, Tracy Chapman, Suzanne Vega and Patti Smith. His work has been recognised by numerous nominations and awards, including a Deadly Award for a "Lifetime Contribution to Healing the Stolen Generations" in 2013. At the 2020 ARIA Music Awards on 25 November 2020, Roach was inducted into their hall of fame. His 2019 memoir and accompanying album were called Tell Me Why.

Key claims

1. date of birth: 1956-01-08 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
2. date of death: 2022-07-30 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
3. date of establishment: 1984 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
4. release date: 1990 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
5. release date: 2005 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
6. release date: 2021 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
7. release date: 1988 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
8. release date: 2010 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
9. release date: 2013-10-06 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
10. release date: 2012 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95
11. release date: 1989 — source: Wikipedia · confidence 0.95

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1. Summarise the article in your own words. Which single claim would you verify first, and why?
2. The record states that the date of birth is "1956-01-08". What evidence would count against this claim?
3. The record states that the date of death is "2022-07-30". What evidence would count against this claim?
4. The record states that the date of establishment is "1984". What evidence would count against this claim?
5. The record states that the release date is "1990". What evidence would count against this claim?
6. The record states that the release date is "2005". What evidence would count against this claim?
7. The record states that the release date is "2021". What evidence would count against this claim?
8. The record states that the release date is "1988". What evidence would count against this claim?
9. The record states that the release date is "2010". What evidence would count against this claim?
10. The record states that the release date is "2013-10-06". What evidence would count against this claim?
11. The record states that the release date is "2012". What evidence would count against this claim?
12. The record states that the release date is "1989". What evidence would count against this claim?
13. Which claim in this article is most likely to be revised as the sources update? How would you check its current status?
14. If two sources disagreed about one of these facts, what would you need in order to trust one over the other?

Bibliography

1. Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?oldid=1377755125