Michael Gudinski, Australian music industry icon, dead aged 68

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Michael Gudinski died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Melbourne, according to a statement from Mushroom Records, the company he founded at 20 years old.

Australian music industry legend Michael Gudinski, the founder of Mushroom Records, has died at the age of 68.

Mr Gudinski died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Melbourne, according to a statement from Mushroom Group. Mr Gudinski founded Mushroom in 1972, when he was 20, and worked closely with Australian musicians including Jimmy Barnes and Kylie Minogue. "Michael Gudinski was a key figure in shaping the Australian music industry," the statement from Mushroom read.

"A larger-than-life figure, Michael was widely respected for his unwavering passion for all music — in particular Australian music."

 

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Jimmy Barnes said it perfectly in his tribute... Today the heart of Australian music was ripped out. I felt it, my family felt it, the music business felt it , the world felt it. RIP MG

Thank you for the joy, connection and lives touched by your landmark work in Australian popular music, Mr. Gudinski. RIP 🕊✨🎶💜

Damn. A loss indeed and only 68. Great Australian. RIP Michael Gudinski! 📀

AustralianStory Legend, Thank you for the memories that bring me smiles in hard times. Mushroom provided the soundtrack for Aust teens young adults of the 80s, skyhooks blew my mind as a 8 year old in 70s Just Google the bands this bloke gave us its our history now better build stature, cheers.

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