Molly Meldrum

ABOUT MOLLY MELDRUM

Influential Australian music journalist and producer who has produced hit singles like "The Real Thing" for Russell Morris. He wrote for the pop music publication Go-Set for nearly a decade before becoming the creator and host of the wildly popular music TV show Countdown.

He got his start in the music business as a roadie for the band The Groop.

His production of Russell Morris' "The Real Thing" cost $10,000, making it the most expensive single ever produced in Australia to that point.

His younger brother Brian is a former sports journalist. His youngest brother Robert is a director and actor.

He has been friends with Skyhooks guitarist Red Symons .