Summary
Known to many as GODinski, Michael Gudinski is unquestionably the most powerful and influential figure in the Australian rock’n’roll music business - and has been for the last four decades.
Often referred to as ‘the father of the Australian music industry’, he has nurtured the careers of many artists - Kylie Minogue, Jimmy Barnes, Paul Kelly, Skyhooks, Split Enz, Yothu Yindi, to name just a few. But his reach isn’t limited to Australian artists. With his Frontier Touring Company, Gudi…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780733633102 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0733633102 |
| Author: | Stuart Coupe |
| Publisher: | Hachette Australia |
| Imprint: | Hachette Australia |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 28 July 2015 |
| Weight: | 502g |
| Dimensions: | 237mm x 159mm x 29mm |
What They're Saying
Critics Review
Included in ‘Pages to turn in 2015’ – Jane Sullivan * Saturday Age *Coupe is reverential towards his subject and, you sense, there are juicier stories still to be told. But as a guide to the life of a true titan of the music industry it’s as colourful as its subject * Rolling Stone Australia Magazine *a bold portrait – Michael Dwyer * Spectrum - Sydney Morning Herald, Saturday Age, Daily Advertiser, Bendigo Advertiser, Ballarat Courier, Border Mail, Wimmera Mail Times, Esperance Express, North West Star *The self-made millionaire’s corporate manoeuvres and explosive confrontations with industry figures are outlined with skill, but what really shines through is survivor Gudinski’s total passion for the music * Adelaide Advertiser, Daily Telegraph *interesting anecdotes and honest appraisals and is a must-read for music lovers. * Newcastle Herald *Coupe delves into the compelling life of the music mogul, and gives us insight into 40 years of Australian rock. * Canberra Weekly *well researched, with Coupe getting to many past associates who dished the dirt. It is compelling reading * Beat Magazine *Review * Rhythms Magazine *Review * The Music (Melbourne) *Review – Sunil Badami * Lunch with Myf - Double J *compelling reading * The Brag *a comprehensive insight into Gudinski, the man who started on the road to his career by organising dances while still at Melbourne High School and culminated with the recent Australian $50 million tour of the Rolling Stones. * Australian Jewish News *10 Book Giveaway + Review * The Road Ahead *Review * Sunshine Coast Sunday *Review * Sydney Unleashed *Article * Esperance Express *Review * Northern Rivers Echo *
About The Author
Stuart Coupe
Stuart Coupe is an author, music commentator, independent artist publicist and radio broadcaster who has been involved with music all his life. Amongst the books he has written, edited or collaborated on are The New Music (1980), The New Rock ‘n’ Roll (1983), The Promoters (2003), Gudinski (2015) and Tex (2017).
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