Robert Stigwood
Australian music and film producer (1934–2016) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Robert Stigwood (16 April 1934 – 4 January 2016) was an English-Australian music entrepreneur and impresario. He was best known for managing Cream and the Bee Gees. He relocated to England in 1954.
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Robert Stigwood | |
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Born | (1934-04-16)16 April 1934 |
Died | 4 January 2016(2016-01-04) (aged 81) |
Occupation(s) | Impresario, producer |
Years active | 1954-2016 |
Known for | Manager of: |
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In the 1960s and 1970s he was one of the most successful figures in the entertainment world, through his management of music groups like Cream and The Bee Gees, theatrical productions like Hair and Jesus Christ Superstar and movie productions including the hugely successful Saturday Night Fever and Grease.
Stigwood died on 4 January 2016 in London at the age of 81.[1][2]