Jim Brown R.I.P.

[Roburt]

Jim Brown; the NFL footballer (Cleveland Browns), actor, music biz manager & label owner has passed ... R.I.P. 

He funded the Big Jim label for Way Out Records and helped them get MGM on board as distributors for their label.

He managed the likes of the Friends of Distinction, the Younghearts and was involved with Earth, Wind & Fire too.

There are a few books out there that document Jim Brown's life & that includes some info on his music biz dealings.

Edited May 20, 2023 by Roburt

[Roburt]

Maurice White's book on his life with E,W & F certainly makes mention of Jim Brown quite a few times .... though mention of Jim does seem to be missing from most on-line bios about the group.

Seems Jim's management company (BBC) took charge of landing E,W & F a record deal in 71. They set up a gig for the group @ Jim's LA house and had RCA & Warners reps come to the party. The Warners guys were impressed & signed the group.