Of Scottish origin, Benjy Mudie started out in the South African music industry working in record shops, has played in a few bands and did some songwriting. In 1976 he became A&R man for [l201025], signing artists such as Lesley Rae Dowling, Baxtop and Falling Mirror, then co-owner of its successor Tusk Music until it was sold to Gallo.
Most recently, Mr. Mudie started up reissue label Fresh Music and is an occasional radio host.