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.

Press PLAY below to hear Neil Breen run through Wheatley’s career

Entertainment presenter Richard Wilkins paid tribute to Wheatley, a dear friend.

“An incredibly sad day for is family and his many, many friends and the global music industry,” he told Sofie Formica.

“Glenn was an absolute pioneer, he did things that hadn’t been done before.”

Press PLAY below to hear his in-depth tribute to his friend

Entertainment reporter Pete Ford joined Neil to talk about his career, and his friendship with John Farnham.

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