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Australia's music industry mourns the loss of Glenn Wheatley

One of the pioneers of the Australian music industry, Glenn Wheatley has died at the age of 74.

One of the pioneers of the Australian music industry, Glenn Wheatley has died at the age of 74. Source: AAP

The 74-year-old, who played bass guitar in the Masters Apprentices before managing some of the country's biggest acts, died with COVID-19 complications.


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By Gareth Boreham

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The 74-year-old, who played bass guitar in the Masters Apprentices before managing some of the country's biggest acts, died with COVID-19 complications.



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