Glenn A. Baker dead: Australian rock music journalist dies aged 74
Renowned Australian rock music journalist Glenn A. Baker has passed away at the age of 74 following an illness. Known for his vast music collection and encyclopedic knowledge, he was a prominent figure in the music industry for decades.
Why it matters
Baker was a significant cultural figure in Australian music history, and his death marks the loss of a major chronicler of the rock era.
- 3.06am . First published July 30, 2026 - 11.10pm
Share article Renowned Australian rock music journalist and broadcaster Glenn A. Baker has died. He was 74.
Known universally for his encyclopaedic music knowledge, Baker owned over 80,000 records and 30,000 CDs, and spent more than 20 years as the editor of Billboard magazine.
Australian rock music journalist Glenn A. Baker has died at the age of 74. Getty
The news of his passing was confirmed on Friday by longtime friend and collaborator Stuart Coupe, who shared his condolences on Facebook.
“This is a post that I was hoping I wouldn’t be making for a considerable period of time but after an illness Glenn A. Baker passed away earlier this morning. I’m beyond sad,” he wrote.
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