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| '''Kevin "Big Kev" McQuay''' (1949 – {{death date and age|2005|12|5|1949|0|0}}) was an ]n cleaning products ]. | |||
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| '''Kevin McQuay''' (13 July 1950 – 5 December 2005), professionally known as '''Big Kev''', was an Australian cleaning products entrepreneur. | |||
| == Television career == | == Television career == | ||
| His career on television took off in the 1990s as a regular guest on the infomercial component of '']''. The former ] student built up a good rapport with its host |
His career on television took off in the 1990s as a regular guest on the infomercial component of '']''. The former ] student built up a good rapport with its host ]. | ||
| McQuay was a flamboyant person who loved to drink and party with his brother "Little Steve", although this led him to getting multiple ] charges; this included one reading of 0.121, more than twice the legal limit.<ref>{{Cite web|title=AmIAnnoying.com|url=https://www.amiannoying.com/(S(etxt22w0s3jmip3annzmlzlr))/view.aspx?id=8616&collection=310|access-date=2022-01-25|website=amiannoying.com}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2005-03-20|title=Liberal polly cops $800 fine rather than blow into the bag|url=https://www.crikey.com.au/2005/03/21/liberal-polly-cops-800-fine-rather-than-blow-into-the-bag/|access-date=2022-01-25|website=Crikey|language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":0">{{Cite web|date=2002-06-08|title=Why Kev's not so big|url=https://www.theage.com.au/national/why-kevs-not-so-big-20020608-gdua6g.html|access-date=2022-01-25|website=The Age|language=en}}</ref> At one point, in 2001, McQuay weighed {{convert|146|kg|lb}}.<ref name=":0"/> His catchphrases were "I'm excited!"<ref name="smh">{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2005/12/06/1133829572186.html |title=Big Kev dies of heart attack |date=6 December 2005 |newspaper=] |accessdate=25 April 2010}}</ref> and "Big Kev knows." He continued to appear on ''Good Morning Australia'' into the early to mid-2000s. | |||
| Kev was a flamboyant party animal who loved a drink with his brother "little Steve", and weighed 130kg. His catchphrase was "I'm excited!". He continued to appear on Good Morning Australia into the early-mid 2000s. | |||
| McQuay was well known in the ] community as the sponsor of ] during the 2000 and 2001 seasons. | |||
| == Big Kev's Ltd |
== Big Kev's Ltd == | ||
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| ⚫ | From 2001 to 2002, McQuay hit his peak as an advertiser, appearing on commercials promoting Big Kev's range of cleaning products for the kitchen and laundry. He appeared on television commercials wearing a big blue shirt with an ] design, aiming to promote the fact that Big Kev's products were 100% Australian-owned and not run by overseas companies. At one point, he hosted a half-hour low-budget variety show on late-night television. In August 2001, McQuay floated his company, Big Kev's Ltd, on the ].<ref name=smh/> The company initially did well, but it eventually ran into major financial problems. In November 2004, McQuay resigned from the position of chairman of Big Kev's Ltd, deciding to cut his losses.<ref name=smh/><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.smh.com.au/articles/2004/11/17/1100574539723.html?from=storylhs |title=Big Kev scrubs himself out as new chief plans a major makeover |author=Chessell, James |date=18 November 2004 |newspaper=] |accessdate=25 April 2010}}</ref> | ||
| == Other work == | |||
| In 2002, McQuay performed guest vocals for Australian extreme metal band ] on the ''Fukk'' album. McQuay's vocals are heard in the song "Organised Sadistik Abuse".<ref>{{cite web |title=Sadistik Exekution - Fukk |url=https://www.discogs.com/de/release/3016651-Sadistik-Exekution-Fukk/image/SW1hZ2U6MjE2MTUxMDk= |website=Discogs |access-date=12 April 2024}}</ref> | |||
| == Death == | == Death == | ||
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McQuay died at aged 55 on 5 December 2005 in the Allamanda Private Hospital on the Gold Coast.<ref name=smh/> The cause was confirmed as a heart attack resulting from a ].<ref name=smh/> | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:55, 6 November 2024
Australian businessman (1950–2005)
| Kevin McQuay | |
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| Born | (1950-07-13)13 July 1950 Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
| Died | 5 December 2005(2005-12-05) (aged 55) Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Television personality, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 1992–2005 |
| Known for | Big Kev's Ltd |
| Television | Good Morning Australia |
Kevin McQuay (13 July 1950 – 5 December 2005), professionally known as Big Kev, was an Australian cleaning products entrepreneur.
Television career
His career on television took off in the 1990s as a regular guest on the infomercial component of Good Morning Australia. The former Carey Grammar student built up a good rapport with its host Bert Newton.
McQuay was a flamboyant person who loved to drink and party with his brother "Little Steve", although this led him to getting multiple drink-driving charges; this included one reading of 0.121, more than twice the legal limit. At one point, in 2001, McQuay weighed 146 kilograms (322 lb). His catchphrases were "I'm excited!" and "Big Kev knows." He continued to appear on Good Morning Australia into the early to mid-2000s.
McQuay was well known in the V8 Supercar community as the sponsor of Paul Morris Motorsport during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.
Big Kev's Ltd
From 2001 to 2002, McQuay hit his peak as an advertiser, appearing on commercials promoting Big Kev's range of cleaning products for the kitchen and laundry. He appeared on television commercials wearing a big blue shirt with an Australian flag design, aiming to promote the fact that Big Kev's products were 100% Australian-owned and not run by overseas companies. At one point, he hosted a half-hour low-budget variety show on late-night television. In August 2001, McQuay floated his company, Big Kev's Ltd, on the Australian Stock Exchange. The company initially did well, but it eventually ran into major financial problems. In November 2004, McQuay resigned from the position of chairman of Big Kev's Ltd, deciding to cut his losses.
Other work
In 2002, McQuay performed guest vocals for Australian extreme metal band Sadistik Exekution on the Fukk album. McQuay's vocals are heard in the song "Organised Sadistik Abuse".
Death
McQuay died at aged 55 on 5 December 2005 in the Allamanda Private Hospital on the Gold Coast. The cause was confirmed as a heart attack resulting from a staph infection.
References
- "AmIAnnoying.com". amiannoying.com. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- "Liberal polly cops $800 fine rather than blow into the bag". Crikey. 20 March 2005. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Why Kev's not so big". The Age. 8 June 2002. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
- ^ "Big Kev dies of heart attack". The Sydney Morning Herald. 6 December 2005. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- Chessell, James (18 November 2004). "Big Kev scrubs himself out as new chief plans a major makeover". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 25 April 2010.
- "Sadistik Exekution - Fukk". Discogs. Retrieved 12 April 2024.
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