Jake Gold
Jake Gold | |
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| File:Jake Gold on RealTVfilms.jpg Gold in 2015 | |
| Born | April 4, 1958 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician manager |
| Notable credit | Canadian Idol |
| Website | www.mgmtrust.ca |
Jake Gold (born April 4, 1958) is an American-born Canadian music manager. He was a judge on the Canadian Idol television program.[1] In addition to Idol participants, he has managed Canadian artists The Tragically Hip, The Watchmen, The Cliks, and Sass Jordan.[2]
Early life
[edit | edit source]Gold was born in New Jersey. His family moved to Toronto when he was a small child.[3]
Career
[edit | edit source]Gold started his management company, The Management Trust, in the 1980s. He managed the Tragically hip for seventeen years, ending in 2003,[4] and was also manager for the band Big Wreck.[5]
In 2002, Gold was chosen as a judge for the television talent contest show Canadian Idol, and he held this role for six seasons.[6]
The Management Trust (MGM Trust) later represented artists Adam Cohen and Crash Karma, as well as music producers me&john, Moe Berg, Russell Broom, Terry Brown, and Laurence Currie.[7][8][9] He has been awarded Manager of the Year three times by the Canadian Music Industry.[10]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ 'Scarlett Jane: "Two best friends figuring it out"'. Ottawa Citizen, Lynn Saxberg, September 11, 2015
- ^ "Sass Jordan". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Steve Mclean and Andrew Mcintosh, August 29, 2013
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- ^ "What an artist manager does, and what to look for in finding one". Words and Music, by David McPherson | June 15, 2013
- ^ "Looking back on 10th anniversary of 'Canadian Idol'". CTV News, Nick Patch, June 12, 2013
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