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Doug Morris (born November 23, 1938) is an American record executive. He served as chairman and chief executive officer (CEO) of Universal Music Group from 1995 to 2011, as well as Sony Music Entertainment from 2011 to 2017. He founded the record label 12Tone in 2018, where he's since served as CEO.
Morris, seventy-nine, compact, barrel-chested, dressed in an impeccably tailored dark suit and striped tie, his brow grooved like a musical staff, his head hedged with combed-back white, is the jukebox hero you never heard of.
Mar 24, 2017 · A Sendoff to Sony Music Chief Exec Doug Morris: ‘Doug-isms’ & Lessons Learned From Iovine, Lipman & Others. It has been said that Doug Morris is the record man of his generation. In...
Doug Morris is Chief Executive Officer of Sony Music Entertainment. Widely regarded as the most influential music executive in the industry, he is responsible for guiding the overall global activities of the world’s second largest music company.
Jul 20, 2021 · Warner Music Group will acquire the assets of 12Tone Music, the label founded by industry veteran Doug Morris after he stepped down as CEO of Sony Music, the companies announced Tuesday (July...
Dec 29, 2013 · Doug Morris has few qualms about Miley Cyrus. “She’s smart. She’s not afraid,” said Morris, the chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, over tea from his office in Manhattan.
Jan 25, 2024 · In the illustrious history of the music industry, few figures have left as indelible a mark as Doug Morris. A true luminary, Morris served as the Chairman and CEO of Sony Music Entertainment, contributing decades
Doug Morris: Career Beginnings. After graduating from Columbia University, Doug Morris’ music career began as a songwriter for music publisher Robert Mellin, writing the Chiffons’ hit Sweet Talkin’ Guy and producing records including Brownsville Station’s 1970s hit Smokin’ in the Boys Room.
Oct 10, 2008 · Doug Morris. Global. On the eve of his being honored with the City of Hope's Spirit of Life award, the UMG chairman/CEO took time to discuss everything from U2 to Guy Hands.
Jun 29, 2010 · Find the location of Doug Morris's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, read a biography, see related stars and browse a map of important places in their career.
