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Bob Cavallo

b. 1939

Producer

Talent managerRecord producer Disney Music Group
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About Bob Cavallo

Born 1939. Bob Cavallo is an American talent manager, record producer and disney Music Group, known for 12 Monkeys (film), City of Angels (film) and Fallen (1998 film).

Bob Cavallo is an American entertainment manager, producer, and business owner. Cavallo worked for Walt Disney Studios from 1998 through 2011, during which time he reorganized the company's recorded music, music publishing and concert operations into one centralized business entity named the Disney Music Group. Cavallo was chairman of the Disney Music Group, which distributes Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels and manages artists Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Grace Potter, Breaking Benjamin, Miley Cyrus and Plain White T's.

Career Music management

Cavallo's career began as a nightclub owner and event producer before becoming a music manager. Cavallo also booked musicians Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1961, Cavallo and business partner Frank Weis invested in the Shadows, which became a successful night club featuring folk singing entertainment in Washington D.C. Cavallo was an entertainment manager for 35 years managing acts such as the Mugwumps, the Lovin' Spoonful, Weather Report, Little Feat, Prince, and Earth Wind & Fire.

Cavallo founded Third Rail, a management firm which had a client list that included Green Day, Seal, the Goo Goo Dolls, Weezer, Kara's Flowers, Savage Garden and Alanis Morissette. Cavallo along with business partner Charles Roven produced the films City of Angels, 12 Monkeys and Fallen. Disney Music Group success also included Miley Cyrus in Hannah Montana, Raven-Symoné, Jesse McCartney, and Disney Channel movie soundtracks such as High School Musical, Camp Rock, and Lemonade Mouth. In 2012, Bob Cavallo retired from Disney Music Group.

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Important facts

Born
1939, Brooklyn
Birth century
Occupation
Talent manager, record producer, Disney Music Group
Nationality
Known for
12 Monkeys (film), City of Angels (film), Fallen (1998 film), Purple Rain (film)
Education
Georgetown University
Employers
Atlas Entertainment, The Walt Disney Studios (division)
Awards
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture
Also known as
Robert Cavallo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Bob Cavallo?

producer

When was Bob Cavallo born?

Bob Cavallo was born in 1939 in Brooklyn.

What is Bob Cavallo's occupation?

Bob Cavallo is a talent manager, record producer and disney Music Group.

What is Bob Cavallo known for?

Bob Cavallo is known for 12 Monkeys (film), City of Angels (film), Fallen (1998 film) and Purple Rain (film).

What nationality is Bob Cavallo?

Bob Cavallo is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Bob Cavallo

· Wikidata: Q16166723

· DBpedia: Bob Cavallo

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