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The music industry bids farewell to a stalwart figure as Nina Avramides, the longtime manager for the iconic Jimmy Buffett, passed away on February 17 at the age of 82. Her illustrious career spanned over four decades, leaving an indelible mark on the industry and earning her a revered position in the hearts of musicians and fans alike. The End of an Era: Nina Avramides' Legacy With a heavy heart, the music community mourns the loss of Nina Avramides, whose influential role in managing Jimmy Buffett's career spanned more than 40 years. Her passing on February 17 in Marina del Rey marks the end of an era in music management. A Pioneering Career: Nina and Howard Kaufman's Collaboration Avramides, alongside Howard Kaufman, embarked on a pioneering journey in the 1970s. Their collaboration extended to managing Chicago before joining Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management under the moniker HK Management. This era laid the foundation for Avramides' enduring influence on the industry. Decades of Dedication: Managing Music Icons Over the next four decades, Avramides played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of not only Jimmy Buffett but also an array of music icons. Her day-to-day management extended beyond Buffett to include artists such as Dan Fogelberg, Whitesnake, Jimmy Page, The Cult, the Eagles, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, and many others. Her expertise touched diverse genres, leaving an indomitable legacy. A Champion for Music: Tributes on Buffett's Facebook Page On Jimmy Buffett's Facebook page, Avramides is remembered as "a great champion for her client, a sharp wit, and a great fan of music and musicians." Her impact transcended the professional realm, reflecting a genuine passion for the artistry and individuals she managed. From Harrogate to Hollywood: Avramides' Journey Born on February 4, 1942, in Harrogate, England, Avramides' journey led her from Cyprus, Greece, to the United States in 1964. Her multicultural background enriched her perspective and contributed to her success in navigating the complexities of the music industry. Family and Farewell: Survivors and Memorial Plans Nina Avramides is survived by her husband, Pierre, and her sisters, Kate and Susie. A memorial service, planned for spring, will undoubtedly be a testament to the impact she had on the lives of those around her and the music industry at large. FAQs Q1: What was Nina Avramides' role in the music industry? A1: Nina Avramides was a longtime manager in the music industry, notably managing Jimmy Buffett's career for over 40 years and contributing to the success of various music icons. Q2: What is the significance of Nina Avramides' collaboration with Howard Kaufman? A2: Avramides, alongside Howard Kaufman, played a pioneering role in music management during the 1970s, managing Chicago and later joining Irving Azoff’s Front Line Management. Q3: Which artists did Nina Avramides manage besides Jimmy Buffett? A3: Avramides managed a diverse array of artists, including Dan Fogelberg, Whitesnake, Jimmy Page, The Cult, the Eagles, Steely Dan, Boz Scaggs, and many others, spanning multiple genres.

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Chairman; Chairman/CEO Live Nation Entertainment; Front Line Management Group Twitter: @irvingazoff The Game Changer... To hear the words "I have Irving Azoff on the line" and not experience at least a twinge of anxiety means a pulse check is in order. Azoff helms the world's largest promoter, ticketing company and artist management group from behind one desk. (OK, he probably has several desks, but you get the idea.) He has moved mountains in the worlds of film, TV and music; transformed mere artistry into superstardom; sustained and resurrected careers; and is a force of nature in the world of philanthropy. Music industry careers come and go, but Azoff's sphere of influence is enormous and ever-expanding. The cultural touch points--and the business trends that followed--that can be traced directly back to Azoff range from 1980's "Urban Cowboy" film to famously shattering the $100-ticket glass ceiling (and, in the process, revealing true market value) for mainstream rock/pop acts with the Eagles' 1994-96 Hell Freezes Over tour. That tour sold every ticket, with Azoff famously saying at the time that the only people who complained were journo types who got their tickets for free. Regardless, the business never looked back. Azoff has found success as a movie producer, agent, promoter, label CEO, label owner and publisher. He remains many of those things and more. But even though, from atop the silo, he commands companies with diversified areas of focus, most see Azoff as a manager at heart, and the manager's chair is where he seems most in his element. In consolidating management companies to create the unparalleled leverage of Front Line Management Group (before Ticketmaster and Live Nation were ever in the equation), Azoff was at the forefront of the shift in the balance of power from labels to managers and has shown that, in his world, labels can be valuable partners but aren't always necessary-because artists create the content, content is king and live is the thing. Consisting of 13 management companies, Front Line bills itself as "the world's largest music management firm," but the number of artists affiliated with it seems a bit of a moving target. "Approximately 200" is a figure that's often used, and a large portion of those acts are arena-level headliners: Artists affiliated with Front Line companies include such established superstars as the Eagles, Christina Aguilera, Neil Diamond, Van Halen, Journey, Kenny Chesney, Fleetwood Mac and scores of other big names, developing acts and everything in between. Azoff insists the affiliated managers maintain autonomy. Management is and will always be a personal business, the manager/client relationship is sacred, and it makes no long-term sense for Azoff and his team to be anything more than a resource to use if needed. But for this number of artists to be aligned in any way is a powerful statement. Even if artist management is what he's best-known for, Azoff still has Ticketmaster and Live Nation under his watch, and both are reinventing the business as they fight to maintain supremacy and, in the case of Live Nation, consistent profitability. Live Nation is aggressively trying to improve the margins of live concerts by increasing revenue opportunities before, during and after the show, in ways that include venues, long-term multi-rights deals with artists, branding and merchandising, as well as marketing from global to local. And, of course, ticketing.

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