Kenny MacPherson, music publishing executive, dies at 71
The co-founder of Big Deal Music Group and former Hipgnosis CEO worked with artists including Radiohead and Supertramp.
At a glance
- MacPherson co-founded Big Deal Music Group and was former CEO of Hipgnosis Songs Group
- He worked with major artists across multiple genres throughout his career
- He died in Los Angeles on Friday
Kenny MacPherson, a veteran music publishing executive and artist manager, has died in Los Angeles at the age of 71, according to media reports. MacPherson co-founded Big Deal Music Group and served as chief executive of Hipgnosis Songs Group.
During his career, MacPherson worked with numerous recording artists including Radiohead, Supertramp, Ray LaMontagne, My Morning Jacket, the Blue Nile and St. Vincent.
Why it matters
MacPherson was a prominent figure in the music publishing industry, having managed and worked with some of the most successful recording artists of recent decades.
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