Don Kirshner
Don Kirshner | |
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A PR photo of Kirshner while he was celebrating the anniversary of his show, Rock Concert, in 1974 | |
| Born | Donald Kirshner April 17, 1934 New York, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 17, 2011 (aged 76) |
| Resting place | Temple Beth El Mausoleum, Boca Raton, Florida |
| Alma mater | Upsala College |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 1950s–2011 |
| Known for | Don Kirshner's Rock Concert |
| Spouse |
Sheila Grod Kirshner
(m. 1959) |
| Children | 2, including Ricky Kirshner |
| Parent(s) | Gilbert Kirshner Belle Jaffe |
Donald Kirshner (April 17, 1934 – January 17, 2011) was an American music publisher, music consultant, rock music producer, talent manager, and songwriter. Dubbed "the Man with the Golden Ear" by Time, he was best known for managing songwriting talent as well as successful pop groups including the Monkees, Kansas, and the Archies.