Alan W. Livingston
1917 - 2009
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Biography
Alan W. Livingston (1917-2009) was an American music executive, best known for his role as the president of Capitol Records during the 1950s and 1960s. He played a significant role in shaping the music industry and the careers of iconic artists such as Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, and The Beatles. Livingston also served as the producer for the successful children's record series 'Bozo the Clown' and is credited with creating the character Bozo the Clown.
Famous Quotes (5)
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You've got to get to the stage in life where going for it is more important than winning or losing.
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The music business is a cruel and shallow money trench, a long plastic hallway where thieves and pimps run free, and good men die like dogs. There's also a negative side.
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Musicians want to be the loud voice for so many quiet hearts.
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Music is love in search of a word.
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Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without.