As an executive at Columbia and RCA Records, he popularized the classics for mass audiences by applying the same techniques used to sell pop music.
Category: RCA Records
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Mary Martin, Who Gave Many Music Stars Their Start, Dies at 85
Her loyalty to artists and her eye for talent made her a force in a male-dominated business. Among her accomplishments: introducing Bob Dylan to the Band.
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Jerry Bradley, Who Helped Remake Country Music, Dies at 83
A longtime Nashville executive, he was the driving force behind “Wanted! The Outlaws,” the 1976 album that sold a million copies and shook up the status quo.