As Executive Vice President of Epic Records, Andy Gershon’s love of music showed at an early age, starting with selling records in Kansas City and then promoting concerts while studying at American University in Washington, DC.
His professional career began in management working with bands like Love and Rockets, the Cocteau Twins and the Sundays. Things took a fast turn when Andy discovered the Smashing Pumpkins during a defining moment in music when alternative music was becoming mainstream.
In 1996, Gershon formed Outpost Recordings (a joint venture with Geffen) with Mark Williams and Scott Litt. With artists like Days of the New, The Crystal Method and Veruca Salt, Outpost’s first four albums were either Gold or Platinum. Most recently, Gershon was the President of V2 Records, the home of massively acclaimed artists The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, Josh Ritter and Moby.
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I-N-I says
Music Video Supporting Barack Obama:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CwUyFUY2-Z0
dale brown says
thanks for music dale brown songwritter visit me daleMinus Zero says
We are still standing, but not to enter the back door, but the front door. I'll stop because.....of my talent, and a few others...Tears are falling, not of weakness, nor anger, but happiness because we are real... God Bless..my friend, and if you did visit, and listen to some of my tracks...Thanks......
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Are you related to Gina?John Barnes says
Thanks for the friendship! Have a great week!Joanna Lauren says
Hi, I sent you a message about my country entrie using a cover song originally performed by, Martina McBride. I have unlimited ranges and can sing Country, R & B, Rock and even Opera. I am no Taylor Swift I am more like a Karen Carpenter /Martina McBride/Reba Twist when I sing country and like Evanessence when I sing rock, Emmy Rossum (like in Phantom of the Opera) when I sing Opera. I am looking for a professional to hear me. Everyone keeps telling me that at 16 yrs old I am like no other. Please let me know what you think.Joanna Lauren - entered in Country (I have been # 1 several times - now #8 on the Country Chart!)
Wonderfool says
Andy, Much respect for your involvement in the industry with some of the greatest music throughout the 80's up to the present. Wishing you the best.WHY says
Andy,Hello from Canada.
Thank you for the chance to get our music to fresh ears.
(new demographics LOL).
Brian Cook
WHY
www.myspace.com/whyy
Ghostof NewOrleans says
Hello Andy I'm hear on behalf of the Ghost of Louisiana, and one ghost which I must say....me ofcourse, the King of New Orleans Electro Music....Thanks, and stop by my Music Nation Kingdom site......Awaking the Fallen says
Hey Andy, just wanted to introduce ourselves to you. We're Awaking the Fallen, a band out of the Phoenix area. Check us out, and let us know you're around.Thanks for your time.
ATF