George Avakian

Born Mar 15, 1919 · Armavir, Kuban People's Republic (Russia)

George Mesrop Avakian was an Armenian/American record producer, artist manager, writer, educator and executive. Best known for his work from 1939 to the early 1960s at Decca Records, Columbia Records, World Pacific Records, Warner Bros. Records, and RCA Records, he was a major force in the expansion and development of the U.S. recording industry.

Known for

Britain's Most Dangerous Songs: Listen to the Banned

2014

Bert Stern - Original Madman

2011

Mahalia Jackson: The Power and the Glory

1997