Alan McGee
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Alan John McGee (born 29 September 1960) is a Scottish businessman and music industry executive. He has been a record label owner, musician, manager, and music blogger for The Guardian. He co-founded the independent Creation Records label, running it from 1983 until its closure in 1999.
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Birth name | Alan John McGee |
Born | (1960-09-29) 29 September 1960 (age 63) East Kilbride, Scotland |
Origin | Glasgow, Scotland |
Genres | Alternative rock |
Occupation(s) | Record label owner, film producer, singer, songwriter, guitarist, DJ, music blogger |
Instrument(s) | Guitar |
Years active | 1981–1991, 1997–1998 (as musician) 1983–2007 (as record label owner) |
Labels | Creation, Poptones, 359 Music |
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McGee subsequently founded the Poptones label, running it from 1999 to 2007. He has managed or championed acts such as the Jesus and Mary Chain, the Telescopes, Primal Scream, My Bloody Valentine, Ride, Momus, Oasis, and the Libertines.[1] He was also the lead singer and guitarist for the indie pop group Biff Bang Pow!, who were active from 1983 to 1991.