Elliot Roberts

Elliot Roberts
Roberts in 1973
Roberts in 1973
Background information
Birth nameElliot Rabinowitz
Born(1943-02-25)February 25, 1943
The Bronx, New York City
DiedJune 21, 2019(2019-06-21) (aged 76)
Los Angeles
Occupation(s)Record executive
Music manager
LabelsAsylum Records

Elliot Roberts (born Elliot Rabinowitz,[1] February 25, 1943 – June 21, 2019)[2][3] was an American record executive and music manager who co-founded Asylum Records, best known for helping to start and develop the careers of singer-songwriters from the late 1960s and 1970s, including those of Neil Young – whom he managed for over 50 years – and Joni Mitchell.

  1. ^ Tom King, The Operator: David Geffen Builds, Buys, and Sells the New Hollywood, p. 54, Broadway Books (New York 2001).
  2. ^ The Guardian article: "Lady of the Canyon."
  3. ^ Sisario, Ben (June 23, 2019). "Elliot Roberts, Manager of Rock Stars, Is Dead at 76". The New York Times. Archived from the original on June 24, 2019. Retrieved June 24, 2019.

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