Bob Shad

Bob Shad
Birth nameAbraham Shadrinsky
Also known asRobert Shad
Born(1920-02-12)February 12, 1920
DiedMarch 13, 1985(1985-03-13) (aged 65)
Beverly Hills, California, United States
OccupationRecord producer
LabelsSavoy, National, Mercury, Mainstream, Time, Brent

Robert "Bob" Shad (born Abraham Shadrinsky; February 12, 1920 March 13, 1985) was an American record producer and record label owner. He produced the first album by Big Brother and the Holding Company (featuring Janis Joplin). Among his labels were Time Records, Brent Records, and Mainstream Records.