Frank Fenter, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Frank Fenter

American music executive

Date of Birth: 25-Feb-1936

Place of Birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Date of Death: 21-Jul-1983

Profession: record producer, music publisher, impresario

Nationality: South Africa

Zodiac Sign: Pisces

Frank Fenter (February 25, 1936 - July 21, 1983) was a music industry executive. Fenter was the first Managing Director of Atlantic Records for Europe, where he helped discover and get signed to Atlantic late-1960s British Invasion groups, including Led Zeppelin and the progressive rock bands Yes and King Crimson.
Frank Fenter was also instrumental in introducing and breaking Rhythm and Blues music across Europe, with such artists as Otis Redding and Sam and Dave.
He went on in the 1970s to be a co-founder, co-owner, partner and Executive Vice President of Capricorn Records, the label identified with Southern Rock, led by The Allman Brothers, The Marshall Tucker Band, Wet Willie and Elvin Bishop.
In 2014, Frank Fenter was posthumously Inducted into The Georgia Music Hall of Fame.