An archetypal independent operator who made up his own rules at a time when there were none to follow, Weiss will be remembered for his tremendous spirit, his love of the music industry and the lasting relationships he formed with other pioneers of the business, which is diminished by his passing
Weiss’ professional life reads like a virtual timetable for the development of the record industry. After growing up in the Bronx, he spent time in
In the late ’50s, Weiss formed Win Records, one of the first indie distribution companies, with his younger brother George. The company would enjoy a 30-year run as a top one-stop in the
In 1977, Sam jumped back into record production, the part of the business he loved most. He formed Sam Records, and along with his future son-in-law, Daniel Glass, created a memorable string of New York-based dance hits, enjoying his biggest success with John Davis & the Monster Orchestra and with the Gary's Gang hit, “Keep On Dancing.” Weiss made the cover of Billboard Magazine in 1979, when
In 1992, Sam and his son Michael launched Nervous Records, one of the next generation of
Sam is survived by his wife,
Services will be held Friday, March 21, at Riverside Chapel,
SONY MUSIC TOPS $10B FOR SECOND STRAIGHT FISCAL YEAR
Momentum in dollars and yen (5/14a)
MALONE, WALLEN NEED NO "HELP" ACHIEVING MILESTONE
A genre-obliterating collab (5/14a)
RAJ KAPOOR: STACKING THE STARS, MAKING THE ACMs SHINE
Producer putting the finishing touches on Thursday's show. (5/14a)
WHAT'S NOT TO "LIKE?" HUGE STREAMS FOR K. DOT
No longer keeping his diss-tance. (5/14a)
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THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
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