Jake Gold (born April 4, 1958) is an American-born Canadian music manager. He was a judge on the Canadian Idol television program.[1] In addition to Idol participants, he has managed Canadian artists The Tragically Hip, The Watchmen, The Cliks, and Sass Jordan.[2]
Jake Gold | |
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 Gold in 2015 | |
| Born | April 4, 1958 New Jersey, U.S. |
| Occupation | Musician manager |
| Notable credit | Canadian Idol |
| Website | www.mgmtrust.ca |
Early life
editGold was born in New Jersey. His family moved to Toronto when he was a small child.[3]
Career
editGold started his management company, The Management Trust, in the 1980s. He managed the Tragically hip for seventeen years, ending in 2003,[4] and was also manager for the band Big Wreck.[5]
In 2002, Gold was chosen as a judge for the television talent contest show Canadian Idol, and he held this role for six seasons.[6]
The Management Trust (MGM Trust) later represented artists Adam Cohen and Crash Karma, as well as music producers me&john, Moe Berg, Russell Broom, Terry Brown, and Laurence Currie.[7][8][9] He has been awarded Manager of the Year three times by the Canadian Music Industry.[10]
References
edit- ^ 'Scarlett Jane: "Two best friends figuring it out"'. Ottawa Citizen, Lynn Saxberg, September 11, 2015
- ^ "Sass Jordan". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Steve Mclean and Andrew Mcintosh, August 29, 2013
- ^ Michael Barclay (May 7, 2019). The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip. ECW Press. p. 393. ISBN 978-1-77305-206-9.
- ^ Steve McLean (June 2006). Hot Canadian Bands. Lone Pine Pub. p. 54. ISBN 978-1-894864-53-4.
- ^ "What an artist manager does, and what to look for in finding one". Words and Music, by David McPherson | June 15, 2013
- ^ "Looking back on 10th anniversary of 'Canadian Idol'". CTV News, Nick Patch, June 12, 2013
- ^ "Jake Gold". CTV. Archived from the original on October 17, 2007. Retrieved May 16, 2010.
- ^ "www.mgmtrust.ca". The Management Trust. Retrieved February 27, 2013.
- ^ "Is Canada's Music Video Funding In Jeopardy?". billboard. June 8, 2017. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
- ^ "Industry Insider: Canadian Idol judge Jake Gold; CEO of The Management Trust". Music Vice. March 8, 2012. Retrieved June 19, 2017.
