Michael Gudinski’s documentary will tell the untold story of the music legend, as his wife Sue reveals the hilarious story of Frank Sinatra.
An upcoming documentary called Ego about the life of Australian music industry legend Michael Gudinski will be released in theaters later this month.
The film will provide a never-before-seen look at the hard-working individual who was instrumental in promoting Australian music to the world.
A recently released trailer shows A-list stars Ed Sheeran, Dave Grohl and Jimmy Barnes sharing their fond memories of the legendary promoter.
Meanwhile, Gudinski’s widow Sue reveals that her husband, who died in 2021 aged 68, had a cheeky side that came to the fore when Frank Sinatra toured Australia in 1989.
‘Someone said that no one can call him ‘Frank’. He is known as Mr. Sinatra,” he says in the trailer.
An upcoming documentary called Ego about the life of Australian music industry legend Michael Gudinski (pictured) will be released in theaters later this month.
However, she said her husband wanted no part of it and surprised the legendary singer by addressing him by his first name.
“He said, ‘Frank, it’s so good to have you here, we’re going to have a party and we’re going to have a good time tonight.'”
Ego: The Michael Gudinski Story will be released in Australian cinemas on Thursday 31 August.
The film will provide a never-before-seen look at the hard-working individual who was instrumental in promoting Australian music to the world.
Michael Gudinski died in March 2021 at the age of 68 and is survived by his wife Sue, children Matt and Kate, and two grandchildren.
The music promoter formed the record company Mushroom Records at just 20 years old, signing and launching the careers of local artists like Kylie Minogue, who is now one of the world’s biggest pop stars.
In 1979, he founded the concert promoter Frontier Touring and he remained at his helm until his death.
A recently released trailer shows A-list stars like Ed Sheeran (right), Dave Grohl and Jimmy Barnes recounting their fond memories of the legendary promoter.
Mushroom Group said in a statement: ‘It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Michael Gudinski AM.
‘The much-loved Australian music legend died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Melbourne, Australia. Michael Gudinski was a key figure in shaping the Australian music industry.
Gudinski was photographed just days before his passing at a Midnight Oil concert, where he was performing as his “typical boisterous, fun self.”
He posed for a photo with Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett and ABC News Breakfast host Michael Rowland.
Gudinski’s widow Sue (left) has revealed that her husband, who died in 2021 aged 68, had a cheeky side that came to the fore when Frank Sinatra toured Australia in 1989.
Gudinski’s wife tells a hilarious anecdote about her husband meeting Frank Sinatra (right) when the singer toured Australia in 1989
