10 Interesting Fact About Famous record label executives
10 Interesting Fact About Famous record label executives
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Clive Davis, a legendary recording executive, is famous for finding many successful artists such as Whitney Houston and Alicia Keys.
Berry Gordy, founder of Motown Records, was originally a songwriter and a record producer before establishing this famous record label.
David Geffen, founder of the Records Records record label, also has a close relationship with many Hollywood stars, including Steven Spielberg and Tom Cruise.
Ahmet Ertegun, founder of Atlantic Records, is famous for introducing many R&B and Soul artists to the American music market.
Jimmy Iovine, who founded Interscope Records, was also famous for its role in establishing Beats Electronics with Dr. Dre.
Sylvia Rhone, the first black woman to lead a large recording label (Electra Entertainment Group), is also a successful businessman in the music industry.
L.A. Reid, a recording executive, who is famous for his role as one of the judges on the TV show The X Factor and American Idol, have also worked with many successful artists, including Mariah Carey and Justin Bieber.
Jerry Wexler, who worked at Atlantic Records for decades, was famous for creating the term Rhythm and Blues and introduced many major artists such as Aretha Franklin to the music market.
Doug Morris, former CEO of Universal Music Group, also works with many famous artists such as Rihanna and Justin Timberlake.
Antonio L.A. Reid, who once served as CEO of Island Def Jam Music Group, was also famous for his role in finding artists like TLC and Outkast.
