Michael Gudinski was a powerful and influential figure in the Australian rock'n'roll music business; as the co-founder of Mushroom Records in 1972, he influenced several generations of Ausatralian musicians, including Skyhooks, Choirboys, Kylie Minogue, and Eskimo Joe, and was sometimes called the godfather of Australian music.
He also served as executive producer on a range of significant Australian films and television, including Chopper, Wolf Creek, Cedar Boys, and Molly.
His biography was published in 2015.