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Joe McFadden, Veteran Sales Executive at EMI & Capitol, Dies at 77
Joe McFadden, a veteran record label executive, is dead at 77. Over a 50-year career, McFadden worked at EMI, Capitol Records and Better Noise Music.
In that role, he oversaw operations, strategic planning and artist development for acts including Five Finger Death Punch, Mötley Crüe, Papa Roach, The Hu and Buckcherry. At times when many doubted, Joe stood firmly by my side as a label executive, always ready to open doors and create opportunities for us to succeed.” (Kovac’s full tribute is below.) Joe, who initially struck me as understated, became animated and vocal, pointing at Richard and proclaiming, “That kid is going to be a star.” From that moment on, a bond was forged between us—two believers in the power of music and vision.
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