Legendary Australian music producer Mark Moffatt dies, aged 74

Mark Moffatt, the Queensland-born producer known for working with Keith Urban, The Saints and more, has died aged 74.

A statement announcing his passing from pancreatic cancer was posted last Friday (September 6), containing a statement from his wife Linsdsey: “Mark Moffatt,” she wrote, “lifelong musician and producer who devoted his life to music, died Friday September 6 at age 74 in Nashville, Tennessee.”

She continued: “As much as Moffatt loved his music, his first love was his family. He is survived by his wife, Lindsey, step-daughter Dana and two granddaughters—the loves of his life—his son Geordie, and extended family in Australia.”

Moffatt was widely regarded as one of the most legendary names in the world of production to come from Australia, helping create the most tracks out of any producer in the APRA Top 30 Australian songs.

He is well-known working on the iconic The Saints’ track ‘I’m Stranded’ in the mid-70’s, as well as being one of the first to champion a young Keith Urban and working on the Yothu Yindi hit single ‘Treaty’.

Rip Mark Moffat🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/zXEewlzlpR

— Troy Cassar-Daley (@troycassardaley) September 7, 2024

Tributes have been paid to the producer, with Australian country music star Troy Cassar-Daley writing: “I am saddened to hear of the passing of Mark Moffat this morning, He hailed from around Maryborough, Queensland and did so much for so many as a producer, guitar player and mentor”

The Australian Recording Industry Association also shared a statement, saying that Moffat created a “rich catalogue of success and an incredible legacy on the Australian and the global stage,” adding that “Mark gave life to sounds that defined generations.”