Biography 1987 monte
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MONTE CONNER - Mini-Biography and Career
- Monte Conner: The A&R Visionary Behind Roadrunner Records' Success
MONTE CONNER
Monte Conner is a name synonymous with the heavy metall music scene, largely due to his pivotal role as the former Senior Vice President of A&R (Artists and Repertoire) for Roadrunner Records. His journey with the label began in månad 1987, marking the start of an illustrious career that would shape the landscape of heavy metal for decades to komma.
Early Days at Roadrunner
Conner's initial position at Roadrunner was in College Radio Promotion, a role that allowed him to immerse himself in the burgeoning metal scene of the late 1980s. His passion for the music and keen ear for talent quickly led to his transition into A&R, where he would leave an indelible mark on the label's roster.
A&R Maestro
As the head of A&R for North America, Conner was responsible for discovering and signing some of the most influential bands
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La Monte Young
American avant-garde composer
Not to be confused with Lamont Young.
La Monte Thornton Young (born October 14, 1935) is an American composer, musician, and performance artist recognized as one of the first American minimalist composers and a central figure in Fluxus and post-war avant-garde music.[1][2][3] He is best known for his exploration of sustained tones, beginning with his 1958 composition Trio for Strings.[4] His compositions have called into question the natur and definition of music, most prominently in the text scores of his Compositions 1960.[5] While few of his recordings remain in print, his work has inspired prominent musicians across various genres, including avant-garde, rock, and ambient music.[6]
Young played jazz saxophone and studied composition in California during the 1950s, and subsequently moved to New York in 1960, where he was a central figure in the downtown music and
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Monty Hall
Canadian-American game show host (1921–2017)
Not to be confused with Monty Halls, British marine biologist and TV presenter.
Monty HallOC OM (born Monte Halparin; August 25, 1921 – September 30, 2017) was a Canadian-American[1][2] radio and television show host who moved to the United States in 1955 to pursue a career in broadcasting. After working as a radio newsreader and sportscaster, Hall returned to television in the U.S., this time in game shows. Starting in 1963, he was best known as the game show host and producer of Let's Make a Deal.[1] He had a conundrum with game theory and psychology aspects named after him: the Monty Hall problem. Behind the scenes, Hall also carried on an active life of philanthropy.[3]
Early life
[edit]Hall was born as Monte Halparin in Winnipeg, Manitoba, on August 25, 1921,[1] to Orthodox Jewish parents Maurice Harvey Halparin,[4] who owned a slaughterh