Nick Venet | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Nikolas Kostantinos Venetoulis |
| Also known as | Tony Cost, Nik Venet |
| Born | 3 December 1936 |
| Origin | United States |
| Died | 2 January 1998 (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Record producer |
| Years active | 1955–1998 |
| Labels | Capitol |
Nick Venet (born Nikolas Kostantinos Venetoulis, 3 December 1936 – 2 January 1998)[1] was an American record producer, who began his career at age 19 with World Pacific Jazz. He is best known for signing The Beach Boys to Capitol Records and producing the band's earlier material including the song "Surfin' Safari".[2][3][4] Brian Wilson has credited Venet with helping him learn the craft of production.[4]
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- ^ Hochman, Steve (January 6, 1998). "Talent Scout Discovered Beach Boys". LA Times. Retrieved October 22, 2020.
- ^ a b Hochman, Steve (January 6, 2020). "Nik Venet; Record Producer for the Beach Boys". LA Times.