Molly Meldrum at 80: how the ‘artfully incoherent’ presenter changed Australian music

Ian Alexander ‘Molly’ Meldrum is 80 on 29 January 2023.

Just a couple of weeks ago, Meldrum made headlines again for an appearance at Elton John’s farewell concert in Melbourne when he “mooned” the crowd in a playful display of rock and roll rebellion. He later apologised to the audience and old friend Elton, keen to make sure no one else was blamed.