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Michael Gudinski | |
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| Born | Michael Solomon Gudinski 22 August 1952 Caulfield, Victoria, Australia[1] |
| Died | 2 March 2021 (aged 68)[2] Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
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| Years active | 1960s–2021 |
| Known for | Mushroom Group founder |
| Spouse | Sue Gudinski |
| Children | Kate Alexa, Matt Gudinski |
Michael Solomon Gudinski AM (22 August 1952 – 2 March 2021) was an Australian record executive and promoter who was a leading figure in the Australian music industry. Born and raised in Melbourne, Gudinski formed the highly successful Australian record company Mushroom Records in 1972 through which he signed several generations of Australian musicians and performers ranging from MacKenzie Theory, Skyhooks, The Choirboys, Kylie Minogue, and New Zealand's Split Enz to newer artists such as Eskimo Joe, Evermore and others.
Gudinski was considered to be "one of the most significant and powerful players" in the Australian music landscape.[3]
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whoswhowas invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ Eliezer, Christie (1 March 2021). "Michael Gudinski dies at 68 [breaking]". The Music Network. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
- ^ Quinn, Karl; Boulton, Martin (2 March 2021). "'Heart of Australian music ripped out': Michael Gudinski dies aged 68". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 2 March 2021.