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Bruce Springsteen, Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran are among the stars paying tribute to influential Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski (Mushroom Group / PA).
Keiran Southern
Bruce Springsteen, Kylie Minogue and Ed Sheeran are among the stars who pay tribute to influential Australian music promoter Michael Gudinski after his death at the age of 68.
Gudinski, a prominent figure in his country’s music scene, died peacefully in his sleep, according to his Mushroom Group label House in Melbourne.
Described as larger than life, Gudinski founded Mushroom in 1972 when he was 20 years old. It became Australia’s largest independent entertainment group.
It played a key role in bringing some of the world’s biggest stars down under. Springsteen was one of them and had a touching appreciation for social media.
He said: “My friend Michael Gudinski was the first, last and always a musician. I’ve traveled the world for the past fifty years and have never met a better promoter.
« Michael always spoke in a deep, rumbling voice, and the words came out so quickly that half the time I needed an interpreter . But I could hear him as clearly as a bell when he said, « Bruce, I’ve covered you. » And he always did.
« He was loud, always on the move, intentionally (and unintentionally) funny, and deeply soulful. Artists from around the world will remember him every time they step on Australian soil.
« My deepest condolences go to his wife and partner Sue and the whole Gudinski family, of whom he was so proud. »
MICHAEL GUDINSKI – legend. Heritage. LOVE. A titan of the music industry. A unique and forever family to me. My heart is broken and I can’t believe he’s gone. Irreplaceable and unforgettable, I will always love you – The Big G -. pic.twitter.com/vCk8BcpZbR« MICHAEL GUDINSKI – legend », she said. « Heritage. LOVE. A titan of the music industry. A unique and forever family to me. My heart is broken and I can’t believe he’s gone. Irreplaceable and unforgettable, I will always love you, » The Big G. «
Sheeran, whom Gudinski brought to Australia on tour, shared a picture of them together on a beach and said, » I’ll miss you, mate. «
Russell Crowe described Gudinski as » towering Figure in the Australian cultural landscape « and said his death » seems almost impossible « .
RIP Michael Gudinski. Seems almost impossible. A towering figure in the Australian cultural landscape. I’m not sure if we ever agreed on anything except maybe @edsheeran. Still didn’t stop us from being friends for 30 years. I will miss him very much. My love for his family.
He added, « I’m not sure we ever agreed on anything except maybe @edsheeran. Still didn’t stop us from being friends for 30 years. Me will miss him dearly. My love for his family. «
He added, » I felt it, my family felt it, the music business felt it, the world felt it. Michael Gudinski was not only this heart, but also my friend. “
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Australia’s music legend and a dear friend. Michael Gudinski’s love and passion for music and family is like no other. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity he gave me to release my first single and album, and for the journey that has cost me so many years.
Dannii Minogue said, “Australia’s music legend and a dear friend. Michael Gudinski’s love and passion for music and family is like no other. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity he gave me to release my first single and album, and for the journey that has cost me so many years. “
In addition to a picture with Gudinski, a statement by the group said:“ Thank you, Michael Gudinski, for giving us and countless others the best night of our lives. Again and again. A true legend. We will miss you very much. Rock & Roll will miss you very much. “
The Mushroom Group said Gudinski spent much of the past year helping artists affected by the live music shutdown caused by the pandemic.
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