Kenny MacPherson, Big Deal Publishing Co-Founder and Former Hipgnosis CEO, Dies at 71
Kenny MacPherson, a veteran publishing executive and artist manager who co-founded Big Deal Music Group, was formerly CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Group and…
Variety reports: Kenny MacPherson, a veteran publishing executive and artist manager who co-founded Big Deal Music Group, was formerly CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Group and worked with such acts as Radiohead, Supertramp, Ray LaMontagne, My Morning Jacket, the Blue Nile, St. Vincent and others, died on Friday in Los Angeles, according to Hits and other media reports.
This entertainment story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Kenny MacPherson, Big Deal Publishing Co-Founder and Former Hipgnosis CEO.
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