FOGELBERG, AZOFF REUNITE AT ICONIC

Five decades after Irving Azoff and Dan Fogelberg left Illinois for L.A., Fogelberg’s widow has entered into an agreement with Azoff’s Iconic Artists Group to develop Fogelberg’s catalog and legacy.

“When Iconic Artists Group approached me about curating Dan’s catalog, I didn’t have to think about it very long,” said Jean Fogelberg, Dan’s widow. “Partnering with Iconic feels like a natural continuation of the work Irving and I have done together since Dan died in 2007. I’m excited about the possibilities of collaborating with a dedicated team of industry professionals, and I take comfort in knowing that Dan’s legacy will be nurtured for generations to come.”

Fogelberg and Azoff dropped out of the University of Illinois and drove to L.A. to launch music careers. Fogelberg had promised his bandleader father, Lawrence, that he'd return to college if there was little success after a year. He and Azoff never returned.

“I love that story,” Jean Fogelberg said. “As Dan recounted it, they stayed with Irving’s Aunt Bernice for a few weeks before moving to a one-bedroom apartment on Holloway Drive, just down the street from Tower Records. While Dan worked on his music, Irving made inroads with his customary energy and determination, netting Dan a record deal at Columbia Records. In time, they both became very successful, but through the years their friendship remained unchanged. Dan always considered Irving family and told me if I needed anything after he was gone, I could count on Irving, and he was right.”

“Acting on our dreams and our belief in Dan's talent, we made our way to L.A. like so many others in the early '70s," Azoff confirmed. "The rest is history. I am so grateful to Dan and Jean for the trust they've put in Iconic and the Azoff family. My wife, Shelli, and I were married as my closest friend, Dan, sat at the piano and played ‘To the Morning.’ I can’t believe he's been gone 16 years. I still miss him greatly. I'm honored to work with Jean continuing the fine work she's done to manage Dan’s legacy.”