Mo Ostin

American record executive (1927–2022)

Mo Ostin (born Morris Meyer Ostrofsky; March 27, 1927 – July 31, 2022) was an American record executive. He worked for many companies, including Verve, Reprise Records, Warner Bros. Records, and DreamWorks. He was honored into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2003.[2]

Mo Ostin
Born
Morris Meyer Ostrofsky

(1927-03-27)March 27, 1927
New York City, New York, U.S.[1]
DiedJuly 31, 2022(2022-07-31) (aged 95)
OccupationRecord producer
Spouse
Evelyn Ostin
(died 2005)
Children
  • Michael
  • Kenny
  • Randy

Ostin died on July 31, 2022, at the age of 95.[3]

References

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  1. Joanna Rubiner. "Mo Ostin Biography". musicianguide.com. Retrieved April 14, 2022.
  2. "Mo Ostin | Rock & Roll Hall of Fame". Rockhall.com. Retrieved 2017-07-14.
  3. Chris Morris, "Mo Ostin, longtime Warner Bros. Records chief, dies at 95", Variety, August 1, 2022. Retrieved August 2, 2022