Australian music industry legend Glenn Wheatley has died at the age of 74.

He passed away in Melbourne after reportedly suffering complications from COVID-19.

He had been sick with the virus for weeks and is understood to have passed away in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Wheatley rose to fame as the bass guitarist of The Masters Apprentices, before going on to become a highly successful talent manager for artists including John Farnham, the Little River Band and Delta Goodrem.

Richard Wilkins told Ben Fordham Wheatley was “one of the founding fathers of the Australian music business”.

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Chief Executive of Sydney’s successful bid for the 2000 Olympic Games Rod McGeoch called Ray Hadley to commemorate music legend, Glenn Wheatley.

Mr McGeoch revealed to Ray that Glenn Wheatley allowed free use to John Farnham’s song ‘You’re the Voice’  during a pitch to host the Olympic Games.

“In an instant they just gave it.

“No money, no problems, have it, use it as long as you like.

“I’ll never forget him.”

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