[Deathwatch] Art Collins, rock manager, 52

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Longtime Iggy Pop manager dies suddenly
 
NEW YORK (Billboard) - Art Collins, who managed Iggy Pop for the last
20 years, died suddenly Wednesday at his home in Pine Bush, N.Y. He was
52. Cause of death was not revealed, pending the outcome of an autopsy.


Collins entered the music business in 1975, working in Atlantic
Records' promotion department, and then joined Rolling Stones Records
where he eventually became president. In 1982 he turned to management;
over the years his roster included Joe Jackson, Marianne Faithfull and
Marshall Crenshaw.

In a statement, Iggy Pop commented: "Art was a big sweetheart. He was a
marshmallow. This very down-to-earth guy was a kind of tonic for
everyone he met, and he really loved rock and roll. He was immensely
proud of his tenure with Atlantic Records, his work with the Rolling
Stones, and I hope with me as well. He was my best friend."

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on July 30 at the New Prospect
Church, 2964 State Route 52, Walker Valley, N.Y.





Many thanks to Stevie Davidson for posting this obituary