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Barry Weiss-1

Entrepreneur

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Progressive Original Independent Humanitarian Intellectual Inventive

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1959-02-11
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He is an accomplished executive, chairman, and CEO of both The Island Def Jam Music Group and Universal Republic Records. Before he rose to fame, he attended Cornell University, where he was actively involved as a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. His career kicked off in 1981 when he was hired by Tom McCartney at Jive Records, marking the beginning of a successful journey in the music industry. Although he was born in New York, he was primarily raised in New Jersey. His father, Hy Weiss, was a well-known music entrepreneur who played a pivotal role in shaping the early days of rock ‘n’ roll and Doo Wop music, leaving behind a lasting legacy in the industry.

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He took over as Chairman of BMG Label Group in 2008, succeeding Clive Davis in the role. During his tenure, the company underwent a rebranding and became known as RCA/Jive Label Group. In addition to his music industry work, he also appeared on the popular TV show Storage Wars.

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