Music Executive. He was the son of Harry and Mary Anger, vaudevillians who performed as Anger and Fair. Graduating from Villanova University, he received an NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) commission and served as an officer in the United States Navy. When he completied his service, he entered the music business at RCA Records. He went on to Arista Records, in the marketing area, and later became executive vice president at Polygram and chief operating officer at Motown Records. He became highly successful working with artists, songwriters, producers and contributed significantly to the careers of major and legendary artists including KISS, Boyz II Men, Eric Clapton, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp and many others. He also was a private pilot and an avid auto racing fan. He gave back to the community by coaching Las Vegas high school and American Legion baseball teams, some of which he took to championships. He died after many years battling with leukemia.
Music Executive. He was the son of Harry and Mary Anger, vaudevillians who performed as Anger and Fair. Graduating from Villanova University, he received an NROTC (Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps) commission and served as an officer in the United States Navy. When he completied his service, he entered the music business at RCA Records. He went on to Arista Records, in the marketing area, and later became executive vice president at Polygram and chief operating officer at Motown Records. He became highly successful working with artists, songwriters, producers and contributed significantly to the careers of major and legendary artists including KISS, Boyz II Men, Eric Clapton, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, John Mellencamp and many others. He also was a private pilot and an avid auto racing fan. He gave back to the community by coaching Las Vegas high school and American Legion baseball teams, some of which he took to championships. He died after many years battling with leukemia.
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