Hall of Fame Suggestions - Music Business Association

Name
First Last
Retail (companies and individuals)
Chains, independents, online, mail order, etc. Examples include Musicland, Tower, Amazon and J&R.
Labels (companies and individuals)
To include both major and independent. Examples include Columbia, RCA, Capitol, Jac Holzman, and Berry Gordy.
Distribution (companies and individuals)
Wholesalers (companies and individuals)
Media
Broadcast, publications, social. Examples include Nielsen and MTV.
Innovators
Technology, new ideas. An example includes Apple.
Artist Management
Examples include Irving Azoff, Brian Epstein, and Colonel Parker
Producers
Examples include Sir George Martin, Butch Vig, Rick Rubin, Quincy Jones, and Dr. Dre.
Landmarks
Recording studios, buildings, venues. Examples include the Brill Building, Abbey Road, Sun Studios, Ryman Auditorium, Red Rock Amphitheatre, Greek Theatre, and CBGBs.
Special Mentions
Industry trades and misc. An example would include Mickey Granberg.
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