Mike Chapman
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This article is about the songwriter and record producer. For other people with the same name, see Mike Chapman (politician) and Mike Chapman (cartoonist).
Michael Donald Chapman OAM (born 13 April 1947) is an Australian record producer and songwriter who was a major force in the British pop music industry in the 1970s. He created a string of hit singles for artists including The Sweet, Suzi Quatro, Smokie, Mud and Racey with business partner Nicky Chinn, creating a sound that became identified with the "Chinnichap" brand. He later produced breakthrough albums for Blondie and The Knack. Chapman received a Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the 2014 Australia Day Honours.[1]
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Birth name | Michael Donald Chapman |
Born | (1947-04-13) 13 April 1947 (age 77) Nambour, Queensland, Australia |
Genres | Pop, glam rock |
Occupation(s) | Songwriter, record producer |
Years active | 1970s–present |
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