Michael Gudinski, front, with Australian rock group The Dingoes in 1975.

With Shirley Strachan, right, of Skyhooks, a group discovered by Gudinksi.

Michael Gudinski brought many acts to Australia starting with The Police, pictured here in 1980. Pictured L-R: Sting, guitarist Andy Summers, Gudinksi, and drummer Stewart Copeland.

Mushroom Records was at the heart of Gudinski’s music business empire.

Gudinski on Dundas Lane in Melbourne, where Mushgroup Group is based.

Gudinski with musician Paul Kelly, left, as Kelly re-signs with Mushroom Records. Picture: Ian Greene

Gudinski was most proud of securing Frank Sinatra in 1989.

Gudinski, left, with his wife Sue and another Aussie music legend, Molly Meldrum. Picture: Bruce Magilton

In addition to Mushroom Records, Gudinski’s business ventures included publishing, film and Frontier Touring.

With Madonna during her Girlie Show Tour in 1993.

Gudinski, centre, flanked by singer Jimmy Barnes, left, and Deborah Conway during Mushroom's 25th anniverary celebrations in 1997.

With singer Rene Geyer.

Gudinski and Leonard Cohen in 2009.

Michael Gudinski with Kylie Minogue and Sting in 2009.

Michael Gudinski, left, with daughter Kate and wife Sue, and actor Geoffrey Rush. Picture: Julie Kiriacoudis

Michael Gudinski at the Frontier touring office in Albert Park in 2015. He had just been named international promotor of the year by Billboard magazine and was touring Taylor Swift, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith that year. Picture: David Geraghty / The Australian

Gudinski with Samuel Johnson, who won the Silver Logie for Best Actor for his role in Channel Seven's "Molly" at the 2017 Logie Awards. Picture: AAP

A part-owner of the winning horse 'Rekindling', Michael Gudinski celebrates his victory at the Melbourne Cup in 2017. Picture: Stuart McEvoy / The Australian.

Gudinski with Missy Higgins, right, Paul Dempsey from Something For Kate, and artist Gordi, left, at the launch of the 2021 Sounds Better Together concert series in January this year. Picture: Rob Leeson.

Kylie Minogue and Michael Gudinski in Mallacoota in January this year for Sounds Better Together. Picture: Aisling Charlesworth

Michael Gudinski: 1952 - 2021. Picture: Aaron Francis / The Australian