| Michael Atkinson | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Michael Atkinson |
| Origin | Australia |
| Genres | rock, Australian folk |
| Occupations | musician, singer, songwriter, guitarist, composer |
| Years active | 1975-current |
| Labels | Larrikin CBS Epic Columbia Sony |
| Associated acts | Redgum, John Schumann and the Vagabond Crew |
"'Michael Atkinson'" is an Australian musician and composer. He was a member of Redgum from 1975-1987. While with Redgum he wrote many of the band's songs. After leaving Redgum he worked as a composer on Australia films and television series, including the Russell Crowe film Heaven's Burning and popular police drama Blue Heelers.[1]