Jake Gold
American-born Canadian music manager (born 1958)
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::summary American-born Canadian music manager (born 1958) ::
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| Field | Value |
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| image | Jake Gold on RealTVfilms.jpg |
| name | Jake Gold |
| caption | Gold in 2015 |
| birth_date | |
| birth_place | New Jersey, U.S. |
| occupation | Musician manager |
| website | www.mgmtrust.ca |
| credits | Canadian Idol |
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| image = Jake Gold on RealTVfilms.jpg | image_size = | name = Jake Gold | caption = Gold in 2015 | birth_name = | birth_date = | birth_place = New Jersey, U.S. | occupation = Musician manager | networth = | spouse = | website = www.mgmtrust.ca | credits = Canadian Idol
Jake Gold (born April 4, 1958) is an American-born Canadian music manager. He was a judge on the Canadian Idol television program. In addition to Idol participants, he has managed Canadian artists The Tragically Hip, The Watchmen, The Cliks, and Sass Jordan.
Early life
Gold was born in New Jersey. His family moved to Toronto when he was a small child.
Career
Gold started his management company, The Management Trust, in the 1980s. He managed the Tragically hip for seventeen years, ending in 2003, and was also manager for the band Big Wreck.
In 2002, Gold was chosen as a judge for the television talent contest show Canadian Idol, and he held this role for six seasons.
The Management Trust (MGM Trust) later represented artists Adam Cohen and Crash Karma, as well as music producers me&john, Moe Berg, Russell Broom, Terry Brown, and Laurence Currie. He has been awarded Manager of the Year three times by the Canadian Music Industry.
References
References
- [https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/music/scarlett-jane-two-best-friends-figuring-it-out 'Scarlett Jane: "Two best friends figuring it out"']. ''Ottawa Citizen'', Lynn Saxberg, September 11, 2015
- [https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/sass-jordan "Sass Jordan"]. ''The Canadian Encyclopedia'', Steve Mclean and Andrew Mcintosh, August 29, 2013
- Michael Barclay. (7 May 2019). "The Never-Ending Present: The Story of Gord Downie and the Tragically Hip". ECW Press.
- Steve McLean. (June 2006). "Hot Canadian Bands". Lone Pine Pub.
- [https://www.socanmagazine.ca/sound-advice/what-an-artist-manager-does-and-what-to-look-for-in-finding-one/ "What an artist manager does, and what to look for in finding one"]. ''Words and Music'', by David McPherson. June 15, 2013
- [https://www.ctvnews.ca/entertainment/article/looking-back-on-10th-anniversary-of-canadian-idol/ "Looking back on 10th anniversary of 'Canadian Idol'"]. ''CTV News'', Nick Patch, June 12, 2013
- "Jake Gold". [[CTV Television Network.
- "www.mgmtrust.ca". The Management Trust.
- (June 8, 2017). "Is Canada's Music Video Funding In Jeopardy?". billboard.
- (March 8, 2012). "Industry Insider: Canadian Idol judge Jake Gold; CEO of The Management Trust". Music Vice.
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