Karin Berg
Karin Berg | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 5, 1936 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 2006 (aged 70) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Employer(s) | Elektra Records, Warner Records, Nonesuch Records |
Karin Berg (January 5, 1936 – October 5, 2006) was an American music industry executive who signed several notable artists to record labels including Elektra, Warner and Nonesuch Records. In her role in the artists and repertoire (A&R) division,[1][2][3] she signed or worked closely with artists such as Television, R.E.M., the B-52s and Dire Straits.[4][5] She also wrote for Rolling Stone.[6]
Early life
Berg was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1936.[7] She lived on Horatio Street for several years.[6]
Death
Berg died after a long illness on October 25, 2006, aged 70. Her memorial service was held at St. Mark's Church in Manhattan's East Village. Composer Philip Glass opened the ceremony by playing his composition "Opening" on piano.[6] Berg moved to New York City in the 1950s,[6] and had been suffering from myositis for around a decade prior to her death.[4]
Legacy
Upon R.E.M.'s induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2007, its lead singer Michael Stipe honored "the memory and legacy or two of our greatest co-conspirators: Ian Copeland and the great Karin Berg."[8]
References
- ^ Sharp, Ken (2023-07-19). "On the 40th anniversary of his debut album, Marshall Crenshaw discusses its genesis". Goldmine Magazine: Record Collector & Music Memorabilia. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Kaufman, Peter (1994-04-17). "POP MUSIC; Oh, How the Critics Raved. Why Didn't the Masses Follow?". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Holden, Stephen (1979-06-14). "The Roches' Showbiz Blues". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ a b "Karin Berg 1936–2006 | Nonesuch Records". Nonesuch Records Official Website. 2006-12-11. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Jarnow, Jesse (2012-06-05). Big Day Coming: Yo La Tengo and the Rise of Indie Rock. Penguin. ISBN 978-1-101-58868-0.
- ^ a b c d amNY (2006-11-28). "Stars remember Karin Berg, top music talent scout | amNewYork". www.amny.com. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ "Oral history interview with Karin Berg, 1999". DLC Catalog. Retrieved 2025-03-12.
- ^ Rock & Roll Hall of Fame (2011-09-22). REM accepts award Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductions 2007. Retrieved 2026-03-12 – via YouTube.