Michael Gudinski opened up about death in one of his last in-depth interviews

Michael Gudinski spoke about death, life and his plans for the future in one of his last in-depth interviews before his sudden death at 68.

In one of the last in-depth interviews Michael Gudinski gave, he talked about death being “a while” off, as he opened up about his children one day continuing his legacy.

The godfather of Australian music, who was one of the country’s most influential music identities as the founder of Mushroom Records, died suddenly on March 2, aged 68. He was survived by his wife Sue, daughter Kate and son Matt, and two grandchildren.

In a 2018 interview with journalist Mike Munro, which aired on Foxtel Arts tonight, Gudinski reflected on his wonderful career before making an eerie comment about his future.

“I’ve had a pretty lucky life and a lot of good fun. I think too many Australians don’t realise what we have got here,” Gudinski, who was born to Russian immigrants, told Munro.

Michael Gudinski – My Story on Foxtel Arts. Picture: Foxtel

“I’ll never forget before the old man passed, and he said to me: ‘Never go to the old country [Russia]’, and I never have, and I hear it’s beautiful; that’s not the point.

“I think there’s so many people of my generation that came out here and put their foot on the ground and brought their children up, and I’m lucky enough to have a couple of healthy good kids and one of them is going to take the mantle hopefully, and ah, you can’t rule from the grave.”

Munro added, “And look after his old man!”

“Well I think it will be a while,” Gudinski answered.

“I said I will not be beaten in my lifetime, but I hope you can beat me son, after I’m gone.”

In the wide-ranging interview, which airs again tomorrow night at 8.30pm on Fox Showcase, Gudinski talked about his love of family, America’s obsession with Australian music and his career highlights.

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Gudinski with Kylie and Dannii Minogue. Picture: Martin Philbey/Redferns

One of the last projects Gudinski was working on was to bring US streaming series Landmarks Live to Australia, showcasing major local and international artists at iconic Aussie locations.

Gudinski founded the Mushroom Group in 1972 at just 20 years old, which went on to become Australia’s largest independent entertainment group covering touring, record labels, publishing, merchandising, booking agencies, film and television production and creative services.

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Ed Sheeran described Michael Gudinski as a ‘father figure’. Picture: Supplied

His touring company Frontier Touring is Australia’s leading promoter and has toured acts including Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran and Paul McCartney since its inception in 1979.

Gudinski’s state funeral is set to be held in Melbourne tomorrow, with British singer Ed Sheeran pictured flying into the city via private jet on Monday.

Michael Gudinski – My Story airs an encore on Fox Showcase Wednesday, March 24 at 8.30pm