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Mike Chapman: Music Icon Honored with MPEG Lifetime Achievement
15 Jan
Summary
- Mike Chapman will receive the 2026 MPEG Lifetime Achievement Award next month.
- He produced Blondie's 'Parallel Lines' and The Knack's 'Get The Knack'.
- Chapman co-wrote hits like 'Love Is a Battlefield' and 'The Best'.
Music industry icon Mike Chapman will be honored with the 2026 MPEG Lifetime Achievement Award next month in Sydney. This prestigious accolade recognizes his significant influence as a songwriter and producer, contributing to global music trends for over five decades. Chapman's career has seen him work with an array of acclaimed artists, cementing his status as a formidable figure in the music world.
Relocating to the UK in the 1970s, Chapman collaborated with Nicky Chinn, creating chart-topping hits for bands like Suzi Quatro and Smokie. His subsequent move to the United States proved fruitful, leading to the production of Blondie's seminal 1978 album 'Parallel Lines,' which featured the global sensation 'Heart of Glass.'
Further cementing his prolific career, Chapman produced The Knack's 1979 album 'Get The Knack,' including the hit 'My Sharona.' Throughout the 1980s, he co-wrote enduring hits such as Pat Benatar's 'Love Is a Battlefield' and Tina Turner's 'The Best.' In 2014, he was recognized with the Medal of the Order of Australia for his extensive contributions.
