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Remembering Chris Murphy and how he achieved the impossible
Veteran, legend and genius are words so often overused by writers, applied to characters of substance for whom few other terms seem adequate.
Chris Murphy was all of those descriptives, and more.
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When reflecting on Murphy, journalists could get away with all manner of hyperbole.
Over the weekend, the global music industry learned of the loss of Murphy, an entrepreneur whose death at age 66 came much too soon.
Those who knew him well describe Murphy as a loveable rogue, a visionary and a pain in the arse.
CM Murphy, the showman and flawed genius, but a genius nevertheless.
He was the type of “force of nature” character who could have had anything in any industry, but he loved music and stuck with it.
I had the opportunity to interview Murphy several times over the years, discussing sport and copyrights, the world and how Australia fits in it.
And, of course, INXS.
His flair, smarts and energy were always on show.