Roger M. Gordon
Roger M. Gordon (born Roger Mack Gordon; February 14, 1942) is a former music industry executive.[1] In 1964 Gordon became the West Coast Manager for London Records.[2] Gordon is the son of American composer and lyricist Mack Gordon. Gordon received a degree in journalism from UCLA.[3]
In 1967, Gordon joined EMI Music Publishing as professional manager and later became the VP of Creative Affairs.[1] While at Screen Gems Gordon worked with Carole King, Neil Sedaka, Three Dog Night, and The Byrds.[4]
In 1974 Gordon produced two albums by Harriet Schock which were Hollywood Town (20th Century, T-437, 1974) and She's Low Clouds (20th Century, T-460, 1974)
In 1977 Gordon became the Vice President of West Coast Division of Chappell Music.[2][5] While at Chappell Music Gordon worked with Pink Floyd, Marvin Hamlisch, Burt Bacharach, Bee Gees, The Police, and Devo.[2]
In 1985 Gordon became the Vice President and general manager of Jobete Music.[6][7] While working at Jobete Music Gordon signed artists and cut albums by Ronnie Milsap, Reba McEntire, The The Oak Ridge Boys, and Moe Bandy.[2]
Gordon has taught courses on the music industry at USC Thornton School of Music, University of California, Los Angeles, and Tokyo Broadcast College.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Roger Gordon | Music Industry Executive". Retrieved 2022-11-16.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Maurer, David (February 17, 1990). "Mr. Music". Piedmont: 13.
- ↑ Lowery, Katherine (January 24, 1985). "Gordon comes to town with insights into music industry". The Cavalier Daily. Vol. 95, no. 77. p. 3.
- ↑ Gordon, Roger (1977). "The Music Publisher". Songwriter Magazine. 9000 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1510, Los Angeles, CA 90069: Len Latimer Organization, Inc: 8–9.
{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ↑ Kerner, Kenny (1986). "Motown Revamps Publishing Companies" (PDF). Billboard.
- ↑ McFadden, Maureen (August 7, 1985). Borie, Marcia; Wilner, Paul (eds.). "People On The Move". The Hollywood Reporter. Hollywood, CA. CCLXXXVII (10): 12.
- ↑ Sutherland, Sam (1986). "Motown Publishing Arm Gets New Look" (PDF). Billboard.
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