Mike Chapman | |
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| Birth name | Michael Donald Chapman |
| Born | 13 April 1947 Nambour, Queensland, Australia |
| Genres | Pop, glam rock |
| Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
Michael Donald Chapman OAM (born 13 April 1947) is an Australian record producer and songwriter who was a major force in the British pop music industry in the 1970s. He created a string of hit singles for artists including the Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Smokie, Mud and Racey with business partner Nicky Chinn, creating a sound that became identified with the "Chinnichap" brand. He later produced breakthrough albums for Blondie and the Knack. Chapman received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2014 Australia Day Honours.[1]