Pappalardo’s love of working in live music started when he served as head of the concert committee at Drew University, where he produced shows for Bob Dylan, Blues Traveler and Jewel. At AGI, he quickly rose to agent, spending the next 25-plus years working with Mötley Crüe, 50 Cent, Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, Daryl Hall, Andrew Dice Clay and Kidz Bop, among others. Last year, with the formation of IAG, Pappalardo was tasked with heading up the Global Touring division.

First concert you ever saw?

GTR, the supergroup featuring Steve Howe and Steve Hackett, at the Beacon Theater. What makes this even more special is that I’ve had the privilege of representing Steve Howe and Yes for the last 25 years.