Donald K. Tarlton, CM (born 12 May 1943) is a Canadian record producer and promoter. He promoted many concerts and Canadian musicians under the name Donald K. Donald.
Donald K. Tarlton | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Donald K. Donald |
| Born | 12 May 1943 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, promoter |
| Labels | Last Gang Records, Aquarius |
Early life and education
editTarlton graduated from Rosemere High School in the Montreal area and then attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University).[1] His interest in entertainment promotion began in his youth.
Career
editIn 1966 Tarlton founded Donald K. Donald Productions, a concert promotion and booking company.[2]
Tarlton was one of several people who founded the Montreal-based Aquarius Records, noted for artists such as April Wine, Corey Hart and Sum 41.[2]
Tarlton has also been an occasional theatre promoter in the United States, including the Tony Award-winning Black and Blue and Tango Argentino.
In 1998, Tarlton founded the music industry promotion company Le Groupe DKD and founded several new music labels.[2]
Awards and recognition
edit- 1982: Félix Award, Producer of the Year[1]
- 1989: Tony Awards, Nomination, Best Musical "Black and Blue"
- 2000: Appointed Member of the Order of Canada[3][4]
- 2007: Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, presented at the Juno Awards[5]
- 2015: SOCAN Special Achievement Award[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Rioux, Christian (2013). "Donald, Donald K.". Encyclopedia of Music in Canada. Historica Canada. Retrieved 23 August 2019.
- ^ a b c Larry LeBlanc (8 January 2000). "Promoter Tarlton Turns to New Labels in Canada". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 39–. ISSN 0006-2510.
- ^ The Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson. "Donald K. Tarlton, C.M." Ottawa: Governor General of Canada. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
- ^ The Right Honourable Adrienne Louise Clarkson (30 September 2000). "Canada Gazette Part I, Vol. 134, No. 40" (PDF). Ottawa: Governor General of Canada. Canada Gazette. Government House. p. 5 (3069 Canada Gazette). Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 October 2011. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
- ^ "Juno Awards Database". junoawards.ca. Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. Archived from the original on 4 April 2012. Retrieved 16 June 2011.
- ^ "2016 SOCAN Awards | SOCAN". Archived from the original on 4 November 2016. Retrieved 28 October 2016.