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Friday, March 2, 2018

ROSS GRIERSON,
1954-2018

Ross Grierson, a promotion and marketing executive based in Cincinnati, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 64.

His career in music spanned four decades, with stints at Globe Records, Elektra Records, A&M, Interscope, Epic and Island Def Jam Music Group.

He had his own company, Sixty Fifth Marketing & Consulting, and earlier had founded A-Team Promotions. Affectionately known as “Evil Roy,” he was also a revered and beloved mentor to generations of young music executives.

He contributed to the careers of Eagles, Sheryl Crow, Sting, Janet Jackson, Bon Jovi, Rihanna, The Killers and many others.

An industry-led celebration will be held in Cincinnati in April.

 
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