Russ Thyret

Russ Thyret
Occupation Music industry executive

Russ Thyret is an American music industry executive. He was the chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records from 1995 to 2001.[1] At the time of his appointment, he had worked for the company for more than 20 years in positions which included running the Warner Bros. Records sales, marketing, and promotion departments.[2] He is noted for his involvement with artists including Prince, who he signed, in addition to Devo, John Fogerty, R.E.M. and others. Thyret was instrumental in the success of the labels affiliated with Warner Bros., which included Maverick Records, Qwest Records, 4AD, and Luaka Bop.[3][4][5][6]

References

  1. ↑ Mariano, Gwendolyn (January 17, 2001). "Warner Bros. Records CEO steps down". CNET. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  2. ↑ Phillips, Chuck (August 15, 1995). "Company Town : Goldberg Out, Thyret in at Warner Bros.". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Lichtman, Irv (August 26, 1995). "Will Thyret Be the Charm for Warner Bros.?". Billboard. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  4. ↑ Morton, Brian (October 10, 2007). Prince: A Thief in the Temple. Cannongate US. p. 50. ISBN 1841959162. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  5. ↑ Smith, Ethan (March 28, 2008). "R.E.M. Attempts to Accelerate". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved 6 April 2015.
  6. ↑ "John Fogerty Readies Concert Album on Reprise". Billboard. March 21, 1998. Retrieved 6 April 2015.


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