Terry Tolkin
American music executive and music journalist (1959–2022) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Terry Tolkin (September 10, 1959 – January 21, 2022) was an American music executive and music journalist.
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Terry Tolkin | |
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Born | (1959-09-10)September 10, 1959 Kansas, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 2022(2022-01-21) (aged 62) New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation(s) | A&R representative, music executive, music journalist |
Known for | Touch & Go Records, Rough Trade Records, No.6 Records, Elektra Records |
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In the 1980s, Tolkin worked for several record labels, including Touch & Go Records, Rough Trade Records, and his own No.6 Records. From 1992 to 1996, he was an A&R representative for Elektra Records, where he signed alternative groups such as Stereolab and Afghan Whigs.