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'''Allied Artists Music Group''' ('''AAMG''') is the ] based ] music focused ] and ] arm of ] ('''AAI'''), headquartered in ], ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/contact/|title=Official Allied Artists Website Contact Us|website=alliedartists.com|access-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref> In 1971, AAI's predecessor ] officially formed subsidiary Allied Artists Records.<ref></ref><ref name= HD1>{{cite web |url=http://thehollywooddigest.com/whats-old-may-be-new-again-allied-artists-music-group-is-rebuilding-an-old-and-familiar-brand-in-a-digital-age/|title=Hollywood Digest Magazine |author=Don Peterson |date=11 January 2021 |publisher=Hollywood Digest |accessdate=12 January 2021}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH>{{Cite news|date=December 9, 2020|title=Interview: Kim Richards – Allied Artists Music Group|work=Splash Magazine|url=https://losangeles.splashmags.com/index.php/2020/12/09/interview-kim-richards-allied-artists-music-group/#gsc.tab=0|url-status=live|access-date=December 9, 2020}}</ref> By 1999, Allied Artists Records encompassed numerous imprint labels, including the flagship Allied Artists Records, Allied Artists Music Co., Monogram Records, Vista Records and Brimstone Records. The record label is known for having released such historic motion picture soundtracks as Elvis Presley's 1965 "Tickle Me" and Liza Minnelli's 1972 "Cabaret."<ref name= HD1 /> On the traditional recorded music side, the company is recognized for its releases of Latin heavy metal band Renegade's entire catalog, including 1983's "Rock 'n' Roll Crazy!" and Luis Cardenas' 1986 "Animal Instinct," among many others.<ref name= CAT1>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/388952-Allied-Artists|title=Discogs |author= |date= |publisher= |accessdate=10 December 2020}}</ref><ref name= CAT2>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1986990-Renegade-21|title=Discogs |author= |date= |publisher= |accessdate=10 December 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= CAT3>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/101832-Allied-Artists-Records|title=Discogs |author= |date= |publisher= |accessdate=10 December 2020}}</ref><ref name= HD1 /> In the year 2000, with sales of physical records (CDs & Vinyl) declining in lieu of digital downloads, Allied Artists Records consolidated all of its music related holdings into the newly branded "Allied Artists Music Group," becoming a formal division of its parent, AAI.<ref name= AAICON>{{cite web |url=https://musicbrainz.org/label/f4ea93b4-853d-419b-aac7-e36c5baa11e9/details|title=Music Brainz |author= |date= |publisher= |accessdate=27 October 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> '''Allied Artists Music Group''' ('''AAMG''') is the ] based ] music focused ] and ] arm of ] ('''AAI'''), headquartered in ], ].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/contact/|title=Official Allied Artists Website Contact Us|website=alliedartists.com|access-date=January 13, 2021}}</ref> In 1971, AAI's predecessor ] officially formed subsidiary Allied Artists Records.<ref></ref><ref name= HD1>{{cite web |url=http://thehollywooddigest.com/whats-old-may-be-new-again-allied-artists-music-group-is-rebuilding-an-old-and-familiar-brand-in-a-digital-age/|title=Hollywood Digest Magazine |author=Don Peterson |date=11 January 2021 |publisher=Hollywood Digest |access-date=12 January 2021}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH>{{Cite news|date=December 9, 2020|title=Interview: Kim Richards – Allied Artists Music Group|work=Splash Magazine|url=https://losangeles.splashmags.com/index.php/2020/12/09/interview-kim-richards-allied-artists-music-group/#gsc.tab=0|access-date=December 9, 2020}}</ref> By 1999, Allied Artists Records encompassed numerous imprint labels, including the flagship Allied Artists Records, Allied Artists Music Co., Monogram Records, Vista Records and Brimstone Records. The record label is known for having released such historic motion picture soundtracks as Elvis Presley's 1965 "Tickle Me" and Liza Minnelli's 1972 "Cabaret."<ref name= HD1 /> On the traditional recorded music side, the company is recognized for its releases of Latin heavy metal band Renegade's entire catalog, including 1983's "Rock 'n' Roll Crazy!" and Luis Cardenas' 1986 "Animal Instinct," among many others.<ref name= CAT1>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/388952-Allied-Artists|title=Discogs |website=] |access-date=10 December 2020}}</ref><ref name= CAT2>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/1986990-Renegade-21|title=Discogs |website=] |access-date=10 December 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= CAT3>{{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/label/101832-Allied-Artists-Records|title=Discogs |website=] |access-date=10 December 2020}}</ref><ref name= HD1 /> In the year 2000, with sales of physical records (CDs & Vinyl) declining in lieu of digital downloads, Allied Artists Records consolidated all of its music related holdings into the newly branded "Allied Artists Music Group," becoming a formal division of its parent, AAI.<ref name= AAICON>{{cite web |url=https://musicbrainz.org/label/f4ea93b4-853d-419b-aac7-e36c5baa11e9/details|title=Music Brainz |access-date=27 October 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 />


==History== ==History==
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Prior to 1971, soundtracks were informally released under the "Allied Artists Records" or "Allied Artists Music" names. Allied Artists Records was officially formed by Allied Artists Pictures in 1971 to become the motion picture soundtrack releasing vehicle for its distributed motion pictures. Due to runaway production costs, Allied Artists Pictures was forced into bankruptcy in 1979.<ref></ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Allied Artists Records, which was an unaffected wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Artists Pictures, sought to expand its trademark and service mark rights to include all forms of entertainment, including those previously held by Allied Artists Pictures. By 1988, Allied Artists Records laid historical claim to recording artists such as ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name= SPLASH /> Allied Artists Records' historical roster and catalog include ], ], ], ] and ].<ref></ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> In 2000, it was announced that Allied Artists Records would issue a Spanish-language recording by David Hasselhoff.<ref>{{Cite news|title="Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff will release his first Spanish- language album later this year on Allied Artists Records", MORNING REPORT |work=Los Angeles Times|date=Aug 26, 2000|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/58806731.html?dids=58806731:58806731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+26%2C+2000&author=DIANE+HAITHMAN&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=MORNING+REPORT%3B+ARTS+AND+ENTERTAINMENT+REPORTS+FROM+THE+TIMES%2C+NEWS+SERVICES+AND+THE+NATION'S+PRESS%3B+TELEVISION&pqatl=google}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Shortly thereafter, Allied Artists Records formally consolidated each of its imprint labels into "Allied Artists Music Group" in a cost-cutting measure designed to maximize distribution strength.<ref name= AAICON /><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Prior to 1971, soundtracks were informally released under the "Allied Artists Records" or "Allied Artists Music" names. Allied Artists Records was officially formed by Allied Artists Pictures in 1971 to become the motion picture soundtrack releasing vehicle for its distributed motion pictures. Due to runaway production costs, Allied Artists Pictures was forced into bankruptcy in 1979.<ref></ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Allied Artists Records, which was an unaffected wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Artists Pictures, sought to expand its trademark and service mark rights to include all forms of entertainment, including those previously held by Allied Artists Pictures. By 1988, Allied Artists Records laid historical claim to recording artists such as ], ], ], ], and ].<ref name= SPLASH /> Allied Artists Records' historical roster and catalog include ], ], ], ] and ].<ref></ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> In 2000, it was announced that Allied Artists Records would issue a Spanish-language recording by David Hasselhoff.<ref>{{Cite news|title="Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff will release his first Spanish- language album later this year on Allied Artists Records", MORNING REPORT |work=Los Angeles Times|date=Aug 26, 2000|url=https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/58806731.html?dids=58806731:58806731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+26%2C+2000&author=DIANE+HAITHMAN&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=MORNING+REPORT%3B+ARTS+AND+ENTERTAINMENT+REPORTS+FROM+THE+TIMES%2C+NEWS+SERVICES+AND+THE+NATION%27S+PRESS%3B+TELEVISION&pqatl=google|archive-url=https://archive.today/20130201030210/http://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/latimes/access/58806731.html?dids=58806731:58806731&FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Aug+26,+2000&author=DIANE+HAITHMAN&pub=Los+Angeles+Times&desc=MORNING+REPORT;+ARTS+AND+ENTERTAINMENT+REPORTS+FROM+THE+TIMES,+NEWS+SERVICES+AND+THE+NATION'S+PRESS;+TELEVISION&pqatl=google|url-status=dead|archive-date=February 1, 2013}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Shortly thereafter, Allied Artists Records formally consolidated each of its imprint labels into "Allied Artists Music Group" in a cost-cutting measure designed to maximize distribution strength.<ref name= AAICON /><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 />


===Current history and management=== ===Current history and management===
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Shortly after the 2000 realignment of AAI's music holdings, Kim Richards, AAI's chief executive officer and chairman of the board, announced that former lawyer to ] and co-manager of ], ] had been named as AAMG's maiden president.<ref name=":THRFITZ">{{Cite web|title=Music and Film Executive Robert Fitzpatrick Dies|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-and-film-executive-robert-32820|access-date=2020-12-05|website=hollywoodreporter.com}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Among Fitzpatrick's music contributions while helming AAMG were soundtracks for such box-office hits as ], ] and ].<ref name=":THRFITZ" /> Fitzpatrick notably broadened AAMG's domestic distribution into a global distribution network. As part of the "Fitzpatrick Plan," existing home video licensing agreements held by Allied Artists Film Group would be converted into direct distribution for a new wholly owned, but specialized entity to be combined with existing distribution held by AAMG. Today, the home video distribution arm of Allied Artists Film Group has been merged with AAMG's music distribution network, to create "Allied Artists Music & Video Distribution" (AAMVD), with global reach and presence on every continent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allied Artists Interactive Global Distribution Map|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/distribution/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=alliedartists.com}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Fitzpatrick was elevated to president of parent AAI in June of 2006, naming former managing director of Warner Bros. Records U.K., Stephan Bauer-Stace, as his replacement.<ref name=":THRFITZ" /><ref name= HD1 /> Bauer had an extensive history with such music icons as ], ] and ], which was a direction Richards envisioned for AAMG. Bauer was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2015, taking a leave of absence shortly thereafter. Longtime friend of both Richards and Bauer, John Velasco, former head of United Artists Music U.K., known for his decades of experience in the music industry, having played crucial roles in the careers of ], ], ], ], ] and ], stepped in to manage AAMG during Bauer's absence. Bauer's health continued to decline until June of 2016 when he succumbed to the cancer. After Bauer's death, Richards announced that Velasco was being named permanent president of AAMG.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allied Artists Management|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/about/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=alliedartists.com}}</ref><ref name= HD1 /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rocky Kramer Signs with TKO|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/rocky-kramer-signs-with-tko/|access-date=2020-12-05|website=alliedartists.com}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /> Shortly after the 2000 realignment of AAI's music holdings, Kim Richards, AAI's chief executive officer and chairman of the board, announced that former lawyer to ] and co-manager of ], ] had been named as AAMG's maiden president.<ref name=":THRFITZ">{{Cite web|title=Music and Film Executive Robert Fitzpatrick Dies|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/music-and-film-executive-robert-32820|access-date=2020-12-05|website=hollywoodreporter.com|date=October 26, 2010}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Among Fitzpatrick's music contributions while helming AAMG were soundtracks for such box-office hits as ], ] and ].<ref name=":THRFITZ" /> Fitzpatrick notably broadened AAMG's domestic distribution into a global distribution network. As part of the "Fitzpatrick Plan," existing home video licensing agreements held by Allied Artists Film Group would be converted into direct distribution for a new wholly owned, but specialized entity to be combined with existing distribution held by AAMG. Today, the home video distribution arm of Allied Artists Film Group has been merged with AAMG's music distribution network, to create "Allied Artists Music & Video Distribution" (AAMVD), with global reach and presence on every continent.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allied Artists Interactive Global Distribution Map|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/distribution/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=alliedartists.com}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Fitzpatrick was elevated to president of parent AAI in June of 2006, naming former managing director of Warner Bros. Records U.K., Stephan Bauer-Stace, as his replacement.<ref name=":THRFITZ" /><ref name= HD1 /> Bauer had an extensive history with such music icons as ], ] and ], which was a direction Richards envisioned for AAMG. Bauer was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2015, taking a leave of absence shortly thereafter. Longtime friend of both Richards and Bauer, John Velasco, former head of United Artists Music U.K., known for his decades of experience in the music industry, having played crucial roles in the careers of ], ], ], ], ] and ], stepped in to manage AAMG during Bauer's absence. Bauer's health continued to decline until June of 2016 when he succumbed to the cancer. After Bauer's death, Richards announced that Velasco was being named permanent president of AAMG.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Allied Artists Management|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/about/|access-date=2020-11-27|website=alliedartists.com}}</ref><ref name= HD1 /><ref>{{Cite web|title=Rocky Kramer Signs with TKO|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/rocky-kramer-signs-with-tko/|access-date=2020-12-05|website=alliedartists.com|date=April 23, 2019}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /> Prior to Bauer's death, he signed Norwegian "Master Guitarist" ] to AAMG.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Interviews: Allied Artists Music Group's Stephan Bauer signs Rocky Kramer|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MnIt3DMyq8 |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/_MnIt3DMyq8 |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Allied Artists YouTube Channel|language=en-US}}{{cbignore}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|last=Randy Radic|title=Rocky Kramer Struts His Talent on 'Firestorm'|url=http://thehollywooddigest.com/rocky-kramer-struts-his-talent-on-firestorm/|access-date=2020-11-21|website=Hollywood Digest Magazine|date=July 14, 2020|language=en-US}}</ref> Bauer died before Kramer's debut album "Firestorm" was released. Under Velasco's leadership, Kramer's first single "Rock Star" spawned a hit music video and reached Number One on the Global DRT Chart.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2019-10-15|title=Rock Star, The Music Video by Rocky Kramer (7/10) {{!}} YouTube|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SKx6zN1DydQ/|access-date=2020-11-06|website=] YouTube|language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Digital Radio Tracker 10-5-2021|url=https://www.digitalradiotracker.com/drt-dev/drt-national-airplay-charts.php?prevWeek=10-05-2019|access-date=2020-12-03|website=Digital Radio Tracker Global Charts|language=en-US}}</ref> Kramer has been described as "ne of the strongest and most poignant guitarists since ]."<ref>{{Cite news|last=Shapiro|first=Eileen|title=Rocky Kramer – A Musical Virtuoso|url=https://officialfamemagazine.com/2020/12/15/rocky-kramer-a-musical-virtuoso/|access-date=2020-12-15|website=Official Fame Magazine|language=en-US}}</ref>


==Labels== ==Labels==
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==Distribution== ==Distribution==
Allied Artists Pictures was among the first motion picture studios to self-distribute films for both itself and small independent film makers. In 1971, with the formation of Allied Artists Records, the company utilized ] for domestic distribution of motion picture soundtracks. By the millennium, Allied Artists Records had developed its own robust global distribution network. As the distribution of motion pictures through major studios became cost prohibitive, Allied Artists Pictures began rediscovering its independent distribution roots. Simultaneous to restructuring the company's music holdings under Allied Artists Music Group, the motion picture holdings were restructured under Allied Artists Film Group. Both the music and film groups had their own forms of distribution, much of which overlapped. AAI, parent to both the film and music groups elected to merge both distribution arms into "Allied Artists Music & Video Distribution" (AAMVD).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/distribution/ |title=AAMVD |date=June 15, 2020 |access-date=November 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /> Today, all music and home video offerings are distributed by way of the AAMVD global distribution network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/interactive-map/ |title=AAMVD Interactive Global Distribution Map |date=June 15, 2020 |access-date=November 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 /> Allied Artists Pictures was among the first motion picture studios to self-distribute films for both itself and small independent film makers. In 1971, with the formation of Allied Artists Records, the company utilized ] for domestic distribution of motion picture soundtracks. By the millennium, Allied Artists Records had developed its own robust global distribution network. As the distribution of motion pictures through major studios became cost prohibitive, Allied Artists Pictures began rediscovering its independent distribution roots. Simultaneous to restructuring the company's music holdings under Allied Artists Music Group, the motion picture holdings were restructured under Allied Artists Film Group. Both the music and film groups had their own forms of distribution, much of which overlapped. AAI, parent to both the film and music groups elected to merge both distribution arms into "Allied Artists Music & Video Distribution" (AAMVD).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/distribution/ |title=AAMVD |date=June 15, 2020 |access-date=November 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /> Today, all music and home video offerings are being distributed by way of the AAMVD global distribution network.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.alliedartists.com/interactive-map/ |title=AAMVD Interactive Global Distribution Map |date=June 15, 2020 |access-date=November 27, 2020}}</ref><ref name= SPLASH /><ref name= HD1 />


== References == == References ==
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== External links == == External links ==
* {{Official website|www.alliedartists.com/music}} * {{Official website|www.alliedartists.com/music}}
* {{IMDb company|0023951|Allied Artists Pictures}}


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American record label and music distributor

Allied Artists Music Group
Classic Allied Artists "Mirrored A's" logo stylized in round solid blue with the words "Allied Artists" below the mirrored A's. Below, there is the full music group division name.
AAMG's headquarters in Glendale, California
Formerly
  • Allied Artists Records (1971–1999)
  • Allied Artists Music (1965–1971)
  • Allied Artists Pictures Records (1959–1965)
Company typePrivate
IndustryMusic
Soundtrack
Entertainment
Founded1959; 65 years ago (1959)
HeadquartersLos Angeles, California, United States
Area servedWorldwide
Key peopleJohn Velasco, President
ParentAllied Artists Int'l, Inc.
Websitewww.alliedartists.com

Allied Artists Music Group (AAMG) is the U.S. based multinational music focused entertainment and record label arm of Allied Artists International, Inc. (AAI), headquartered in Glendale, California. In 1971, AAI's predecessor Allied Artists Pictures Corporation officially formed subsidiary Allied Artists Records. By 1999, Allied Artists Records encompassed numerous imprint labels, including the flagship Allied Artists Records, Allied Artists Music Co., Monogram Records, Vista Records and Brimstone Records. The record label is known for having released such historic motion picture soundtracks as Elvis Presley's 1965 "Tickle Me" and Liza Minnelli's 1972 "Cabaret." On the traditional recorded music side, the company is recognized for its releases of Latin heavy metal band Renegade's entire catalog, including 1983's "Rock 'n' Roll Crazy!" and Luis Cardenas' 1986 "Animal Instinct," among many others. In the year 2000, with sales of physical records (CDs & Vinyl) declining in lieu of digital downloads, Allied Artists Records consolidated all of its music related holdings into the newly branded "Allied Artists Music Group," becoming a formal division of its parent, AAI.

History

For history prior to 1971, see Allied Artists Pictures

Early history

1972 Allied Artists LP Cover for Cabaret Soundtrack
1965 Allied Artists LP Cover for Tickle Me Soundtrack

Prior to 1971, soundtracks were informally released under the "Allied Artists Records" or "Allied Artists Music" names. Allied Artists Records was officially formed by Allied Artists Pictures in 1971 to become the motion picture soundtrack releasing vehicle for its distributed motion pictures. Due to runaway production costs, Allied Artists Pictures was forced into bankruptcy in 1979. Allied Artists Records, which was an unaffected wholly owned subsidiary of Allied Artists Pictures, sought to expand its trademark and service mark rights to include all forms of entertainment, including those previously held by Allied Artists Pictures. By 1988, Allied Artists Records laid historical claim to recording artists such as Elvis Presley, Lionel Richie, Lawrence Welk, Bob Seger, and Ted Nugent. Allied Artists Records' historical roster and catalog include Exodus, Coolio, Luis Cardenas, David Hasselhoff and Renegade. In 2000, it was announced that Allied Artists Records would issue a Spanish-language recording by David Hasselhoff. Shortly thereafter, Allied Artists Records formally consolidated each of its imprint labels into "Allied Artists Music Group" in a cost-cutting measure designed to maximize distribution strength.

Current history and management

1983 AAMG LP Cover for Renegade's Rock 'n' Roll Crazy!
1986 AAMG LP Cover for Luis Cardenas' album cover for Animal Instinct

Shortly after the 2000 realignment of AAI's music holdings, Kim Richards, AAI's chief executive officer and chairman of the board, announced that former lawyer to The Beatles and co-manager of The Bee Gees, Robert Fitzpatrick had been named as AAMG's maiden president. Among Fitzpatrick's music contributions while helming AAMG were soundtracks for such box-office hits as Pulp Fiction, Remember the Titans and The 51st State. Fitzpatrick notably broadened AAMG's domestic distribution into a global distribution network. As part of the "Fitzpatrick Plan," existing home video licensing agreements held by Allied Artists Film Group would be converted into direct distribution for a new wholly owned, but specialized entity to be combined with existing distribution held by AAMG. Today, the home video distribution arm of Allied Artists Film Group has been merged with AAMG's music distribution network, to create "Allied Artists Music & Video Distribution" (AAMVD), with global reach and presence on every continent. Fitzpatrick was elevated to president of parent AAI in June of 2006, naming former managing director of Warner Bros. Records U.K., Stephan Bauer-Stace, as his replacement. Bauer had an extensive history with such music icons as Led Zeppelin, The Rolling Stones and Jeff Beck, which was a direction Richards envisioned for AAMG. Bauer was diagnosed with cancer in November of 2015, taking a leave of absence shortly thereafter. Longtime friend of both Richards and Bauer, John Velasco, former head of United Artists Music U.K., known for his decades of experience in the music industry, having played crucial roles in the careers of Michael Jackson, ABBA, ELO, John Denver, Marvin Gaye and Davy Jones, stepped in to manage AAMG during Bauer's absence. Bauer's health continued to decline until June of 2016 when he succumbed to the cancer. After Bauer's death, Richards announced that Velasco was being named permanent president of AAMG. Prior to Bauer's death, he signed Norwegian "Master Guitarist" Rocky Kramer to AAMG. Bauer died before Kramer's debut album "Firestorm" was released. Under Velasco's leadership, Kramer's first single "Rock Star" spawned a hit music video and reached Number One on the Global DRT Chart. Kramer has been described as "ne of the strongest and most poignant guitarists since Hendrix."

Labels

The anchor AAMG label, Allied Artists Records, takes its name and history from the original motion picture soundtrack label by the same name, established by Allied Artists Pictures in 1971. Today, Allied Artists Records remains as a mainstream anchor imprint, together with its wholly autonomous target market imprints, Allied Artists Music Co., Monogram Records, Brimstone Records and Vista Records.

Distribution

Allied Artists Pictures was among the first motion picture studios to self-distribute films for both itself and small independent film makers. In 1971, with the formation of Allied Artists Records, the company utilized Warner Bros. Records for domestic distribution of motion picture soundtracks. By the millennium, Allied Artists Records had developed its own robust global distribution network. As the distribution of motion pictures through major studios became cost prohibitive, Allied Artists Pictures began rediscovering its independent distribution roots. Simultaneous to restructuring the company's music holdings under Allied Artists Music Group, the motion picture holdings were restructured under Allied Artists Film Group. Both the music and film groups had their own forms of distribution, much of which overlapped. AAI, parent to both the film and music groups elected to merge both distribution arms into "Allied Artists Music & Video Distribution" (AAMVD). Today, all music and home video offerings are being distributed by way of the AAMVD global distribution network.

References

  1. "Official Allied Artists Website Contact Us". alliedartists.com. Retrieved January 13, 2021.
  2. Billboard Magazine, July 31, 1971
  3. ^ Don Peterson (January 11, 2021). "Hollywood Digest Magazine". Hollywood Digest. Retrieved January 12, 2021.
  4. ^ "Interview: Kim Richards – Allied Artists Music Group". Splash Magazine. December 9, 2020. Retrieved December 9, 2020.
  5. "Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  6. "Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  7. "Discogs". Discogs. Retrieved December 10, 2020.
  8. ^ "Music Brainz". Retrieved October 27, 2020.
  9. Billboard Magazine, September 6, 1980
  10. Billboard.com, retrieved March 8, 2011
  11. ""Baywatch" star David Hasselhoff will release his first Spanish- language album later this year on Allied Artists Records", MORNING REPORT". Los Angeles Times. August 26, 2000. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013.
  12. ^ "Music and Film Executive Robert Fitzpatrick Dies". hollywoodreporter.com. October 26, 2010. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  13. "Allied Artists Interactive Global Distribution Map". alliedartists.com. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  14. "Allied Artists Management". alliedartists.com. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  15. "Rocky Kramer Signs with TKO". alliedartists.com. April 23, 2019. Retrieved December 5, 2020.
  16. "Interviews: Allied Artists Music Group's Stephan Bauer signs Rocky Kramer". Allied Artists YouTube Channel. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  17. Randy Radic (July 14, 2020). "Rocky Kramer Struts His Talent on 'Firestorm'". Hollywood Digest Magazine. Retrieved November 21, 2020.
  18. "Rock Star, The Music Video by Rocky Kramer (7/10) | YouTube". YouTube YouTube. October 15, 2019. Retrieved November 6, 2020.
  19. "Digital Radio Tracker 10-5-2021". Digital Radio Tracker Global Charts. Retrieved December 3, 2020.
  20. Shapiro, Eileen. "Rocky Kramer – A Musical Virtuoso". Official Fame Magazine. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
  21. "MusicBrainz (MBA) AAMG Alias Listing". musicbrainz.org. Retrieved November 28, 2020.
  22. "AAMVD". June 15, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.
  23. "AAMVD Interactive Global Distribution Map". June 15, 2020. Retrieved November 27, 2020.

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