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Don Arden (born Harry Levy; 4 January 1926 – 21 July 2007) was an English music manager, agent, and businessman. He managed the careers of rock acts such as Jerry Lee Lewis , Little Richard , Gene Vincent , Air Supply , Small Faces , The Move , Black Sabbath Electric Light Orchestra , Trickster
Dec 16, 2023 · A deeply controversial figure, Arden was an entertainer in the post-war years but became a showbusiness agent in 1954 after realising its economic potential. His first notable act as a manager was none other than tempestuous rock ‘n’ roll pioneer Gene Vincent in 1960.
Jul 28, 2018 · In 1944 he changed his name to a more powerful sounding one – Don Arden. Little did he know at the time that this was going to become one of the most feared names in the industry.
Apr 11, 2012 · Don Arden introduced Jerry Lee Lewis and Little Richard to Britain, and then managed the Small Faces, the Electric Light Orchestra and Black Sabbath - the band fronted by his son-in-law,...
Sep 14, 2023 · Geezer Butler says former Black Sabbath manager Don Arden was controversial and occasionally violent. “He was a notorious gangster,” he said during an appearance on The Rock Podcast with Denny...
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Sharon Osbourne's music mogul father Don Arden has died at the age of 81. Dubbed the Al Capone of Pop for his uncompromising business practices, he steered acts like ELO, The Small Faces and...
Jul 24, 2007 · DON Arden, who managed legendary Birmingham bands Black Sabbath and the Electric Light Orchestra, has died at the age of 81. The infamous rock manager, father of Sharon Osbourne, who also...
