About Gary Stewart
Lived 1957 – 2019 (aged 62). Gary Stewart was an American music executive.
Gary Lee Stewart (10 February 1957 – 11 April 2019) was an American music executive at Rhino Records and Apple Inc. He served as the head of Artists & Repertoire for Rhino Records in Los Angeles. After leaving Rhino Records, Stewart was hired by Apple to work on iTunes and Apple Music. At Apple, Stewart held the title of Chief Music Officer. Stewart played a part in creating many music catalogs and playlists at both companies.
Stewart was a philanthropist and organized a volunteer program at Rhino. He served on the boards of the Liberty Hill Foundation and Social Venture Network. Stewart was a donor and activist for progressive and social justice issues.
Stewart was also co-founder of the entertainment website Trunkworthy.
Stewart was culturally Jewish.
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Who was Gary Stewart?
American music executive
When was Gary Stewart born?
Gary Stewart was born on 10 February 1957 in Chicago.
When did Gary Stewart die?
Gary Stewart died on 11 April 2019 in Santa Monica.
What was Gary Stewart's occupation?
Gary Stewart was a music executive.
What nationality was Gary Stewart?
Gary Stewart was American.
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