Skip Miller

Alvin "Skip" Miller (1946 - September 4, 2009) was an American recording industry executive. He worked for 17 years at Motown Records (1971–1988) and served as the label's last president before the company was sold to MCA. While at Motown, he was credited with developing Rick James, DeBarge and the Commodores. After the sale of Motown, Miller worked for a decade at RCA Records, where he was credited with rejuvenating the label's black music division and helping to develop the rap genre. He later worked as the manager of Lionel Richie's solo career.

Personal life Born in New York City, Miller was the son of a fireman. He received the Recording Industry Association of America's Music Executive of the Year award in 1980 He discovered and developed SWV, Me Phi Me and Stacy Earl.

Lion Tracks and Panda Entertainment Group In 1998, Miller he took over Lion Tracks, where he was the manager of Lionel Richie's solo career. In 2004, he established Panda Entertainment Group, a talent management company where he worked with Richie, R. Kelly, Lina, Nathan Stone and Megan Peeler.