Russ Thyret (1944 – February 12, 2021)[1] was an American music industry executive. He was the chairman and CEO of Warner Bros. Records from 1995 to 2001.[2] At the time of his appointment, he had worked for the company for more than 20 years in positions which included running the Warner Bros. Records sales, marketing, and promotion departments.[3] He is noted for his involvement with artists including Prince, whom he signed, in addition to Devo, John Fogerty, R.E.M. and others. Thyret was instrumental in the success of the labels affiliated with Warner Bros., which included Maverick Records, Qwest Records, 4AD, and Luaka Bop.[4][5][6][7]

References

  1. ^ Trakin, Roy (February 12, 2021). "Former Warner Bros. Records Chairman/CEO Russ Thyret Dies at 76". Variety. Retrieved February 12, 2021.
  2. ^ Mariano, Gwendolyn (January 17, 2001). "Warner Bros. Records CEO steps down". CNET. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  3. ^ Phillips, Chuck (August 15, 1995). "Company Town : Goldberg Out, Thyret in at Warner Bros". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  4. ^ Lichtman, Irv (August 26, 1995). "Will Thyret Be the Charm for Warner Bros.?". Billboard. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  5. ^ Morton, Brian (October 10, 2007). Prince: A Thief in the Temple. Cannongate US. p. 50. ISBN 978-1841959160. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  6. ^ Smith, Ethan (March 28, 2008). "R.E.M. Attempts to Accelerate". Wall Street Journal. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  7. ^ "John Fogerty Readies Concert Album on Reprise". Billboard. March 21, 1998. Retrieved April 6, 2015.


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