Ian 'Molly' Meldrum is best known as the host, talent co-ordinator, on-air interviewer and music news presenter on Countdown (1974-1987), but has also worked as music critic, journalist, musical entrepreneur and record producer. He hosted the Australian leg of Live Aid in July 1985 and was subsequently made a Member of the Order of Australia.
Sources include Allen and Unwin.
Australian Writing and Rock Music affiliation: journalist, producer.