1947-2011
Born 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA - Died August 24, 2011 of complications from heart surgery at a hospital in Boardman, Ohio. Music industry promoter who managed Michael Jackson from 1984-1989, then briefly rejoined him prior to Jackson's death in 2009. Served as Vice President of Promotion for Epic Records and had minor roles in the movies "Goodfellas" and "Wayne's World." Also managed the careers of other musicians, including Taylor Dayne, Jodeci, Laura Branigan and Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. He also worked with Prince on several projects.