Marvin Schlachter | |
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| Born | Marvin Herbert Schlachter November 25, 1933 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | September 19, 2024 (aged 90) New York City, U.S. |
| Alma mater | City College of New York |
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| Spouse |
Trudy Weiner (m. 1962) |
| Children | 3 |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Pop, Soul, Disco, Boogie, Freestyle |
| Years active | 1959-2000s |
| Labels | |
Marvin Herbert Schlachter (November 25, 1933 – September 19, 2024) was an American record company music executive and record label owner. Schlachter was a founder and owner[1][2][3][4] of Scepter Records, Wand Records, Prelude Records, and helmed a number of high ranking roles at others such as GRT Records, Janus Records, Chess Records and Pye Records US.
Schlachter is best known for his work nurturing talent during the 1960s including Dionne Warwick, the Shirelles, Tammi Terrell, Chuck Jackson, The Kingsmen and B.J. Thomas.
- ^ Tappan, Nancy (March 9, 2017). "Sam Cooke Had a Hammer". HistoryNet. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
:1was invoked but never defined (see the help page). - ^ "Schlachter Is President Of Janus, Pye & GRT's U.S. Disk Operation" (PDF). Cash Box. XXX (52): 7. July 26, 1969.
Schlachter joins Janus after nine years with Scepter Records, having served as executive vp. He sold his interest in the label to Scepter.
- ^ "Schlachter Sells Scepter Holdings" (PDF). Record World: 3. July 5, 1969.