Molly Meldrum 30 days sober after banishing the bottle

Music industry legend Molly Meldrum has revealed he’s 30 days sober after he vowed to quit drinking to start a new record label.

Music legend Molly Meldrum is 30 days sober after he quit the drink. Picture: David Caird

Molly Meldrum is 30 days sober after making a vow to quit drinking.

“I’m doing very well and I feel fantastic,” the beloved broadcaster and music guru told Page 13.

“I’ve had enough of alcohol. I want a clear mind. I’m starting a new record label and I want a clear head to do it. So I gave it up. It was a Wednesday night when I said to myself: ‘That’s it. And I’ve had nothing since then. No vodka, no beer, no champagne. Nothing.”

Meldrum’s good friend, artist manager Alan Evers-Buckland marked Molly’s month-long sobriety with a celebratory cake.

Asked if it was difficult to banish the bottle, Molly replied: “Not at all. I gave up and that was that. My new song is, I Can See Clearly Now The Booze is Gone.”

Meldrum, 78, said his intention to quit had no links to the death of music mogul and close friend Michael Gudinski, or health concerns.

He added: “I haven’t told (his superstar mate) Elton (John) yet. He wouldn’t believe me anyway.”

Meldrum’s new label, Luxor, and publishing company, Giza, are ventures with Mushroom Group boss, Matt Gudinski, and label executive Warren Costello.

The label will also introduce Meldrum’s 8-year-old grandson, Jason, a virtuoso pianist and aspiring violinist, to the spotlight.

“The boy is a genius,” Meldrum said proudly. He speaks eight languages fluently. (Melbourne businessman and good Meldrum’s mate) Gerry (Ryan) says he can speak nine languages because he’s the only person who understands what I’m saying.”

Molly’s former label Melodian Records, also under the Mushroom label, had hits with Peter Andre, Roxas, Jobeth Taylor and Indecent Obsession. Meldrum also produced Russell Morris’ trippy 1969 hit The Real Thing.

Molly says he’s assembling a roster of fresh talent and Jason will feature on a Luxor release.

“We’re working slowly but surely on the label, and I’m very excited about it.”

Meanwhile, a dark anniversary looms. In December, 10 years ago, Meldrum suffered life-threatening injuries in a fall while putting Christmas lights on his roof.

He suffered a fractured skull, swelling to the brain, a broken shoulder and ribs.

“It was hard to get through that, but everything is fine. I’m well. I’m grateful,” Molly said.