{"id":143243,"date":"2025-03-19T15:10:26","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:10:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/03\/19\/joe-mcfadden-veteran-sales-executive-at-emi-capitol-dies-at-77\/"},"modified":"2025-03-19T15:10:26","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T19:10:26","slug":"joe-mcfadden-veteran-sales-executive-at-emi-capitol-dies-at-77","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cyberlego.com\/web\/2025\/03\/19\/joe-mcfadden-veteran-sales-executive-at-emi-capitol-dies-at-77\/","title":{"rendered":"Joe McFadden, Veteran Sales Executive at EMI & Capitol, Dies at\u00a077"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n\tVeteran record label executive Joe McFadden<\/strong>, who worked for decades at companies including EMI Music and Capitol Records, died March 11 following a long illness. He was 77.<\/p>\n

\n\tMcFadden launched his career at EMI in 1975 and later worked at Capitol Records as senior vp of sales and field marketing. While at the latter label, he worked with acts including Paul McCartney, Bonnie Raitt, Bob Seger, Megadeth, Duran Duran, Beastie Boys, Radiohead, Foo Fighters, Coldplay and Iron Maiden.<\/p>\n

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\n\tIn 2007, McFadden departed Capitol to open an independent consultancy, The Hammer LLC, where he worked with Punch Andrews <\/strong>and Mike Boila<\/strong> as a sales and marketing consultant for Seger. From 2007 to 2008, McFadden was also in charge of sales, marketing and promotions for Coldplay\u2019s Viva La Vida<\/em> album and world tour.<\/p>\n

\n\tMcFadden joined Better Noise Music in 2008 as chief commercial officer. In that role, he oversaw operations, strategic planning and artist development for acts including Five Finger Death Punch, M\u00f6tley Cr\u00fce, Papa Roach, The Hu and Buckcherry.<\/p>\n

\n\tPrior to entering the major label system, McFadden received an education in the music business through his father, Jack McFadden<\/strong>, with whom he worked to manage artists including Buck Owens and Merle Haggard from their home base in Bakersfield, Calif. He went on to earn a business administration and management degree from Fresno State University.<\/p>\n

\n\t\u201cJoe McFadden was more than just a colleague; he was a dear friend and an invaluable partner in our journey together since we first met in 1987,\u201d said Better Noise Music founder Allen Kovac<\/strong>, who worked with McFadden in various capacities for more than 30 years.<\/p>\n

\n\tKovac added, \u201cJoe admired my clarity in marketing, but what I valued most was his unwavering honesty and practical thinking. Together, we navigated the challenging waters of the music industry, working on projects like Richard [Marx] and Duran Duran. At times when many doubted, Joe stood firmly by my side as a label executive, always ready to open doors and create opportunities for us to succeed.\u201d (Kovac\u2019s full tribute is below.)<\/p>\n

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\n\tMcFadden is survived by his wife Ellen McFadden; his sister Lana Waltman; his sons Jonathan McFadden, Jeffrey McFadden and David Torello; his daughter Sara Torello Hart; and grandchildren Jeffrey McFadden Jr., Maci McFadden Stanford, Vivian Hart and Elijah Hart.<\/p>\n

\n\tA service will be held Saturday (March 22) at 1:15 p.m. at Church of the Recession at Forest Lawn in Glendale, Calif. The live stream can be viewed here<\/a>. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in McFadden\u2019s honor to St. Jude\u2019s Hospital, which he supported throughout his life.<\/p>\n

\n\tAllen Kovac tribute:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\tJoe McFadden was more than just a colleague; he was a dear friend and an invaluable partner in our journey together since we first met in 1987.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\t\ufeffI still vividly recall that day in the bleachers of a gym in Philadelphia. I was a relatively unknown manager on the rise, working with Richard Marx, while Joe was with CEMA Distribution, quietly making his mark. As we listened to Richard perform, something remarkable happened. Joe, who initially struck me as understated, became animated and vocal, pointing at Richard and proclaiming, \u201cThat kid is going to be a star.\u201d From that moment on, a bond was forged between us\u2014two believers in the power of music and vision.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tJoe admired my clarity in marketing, but what I valued most was his unwavering honesty and practical thinking. Together, we navigated the challenging waters of the music industry, working on projects like Richard and Duran Duran. At times when many doubted, Joe stood firmly by my side as a label executive, always ready to open doors and create opportunities for us to succeed.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tWhen I took the leap to start my own record company, one of my first hires was, without question, Joe. He was not just an employee; he was the foundation upon which we built our dreams. At our retreats, where new ideas were often met with skepticism, Joe would be the voice of reason, encouraging everyone to listen to my vision and reminding them that I saw possibilities they might have missed. His confidence in me gave me strength, and I will forever be grateful for that.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tEvery morning at our retreats, Joe would be the first to rise and greet the day. He would come down to breakfast with a smile, often sharing his fondness for the wonderful pillows in my master guest bedroom. He always got that room because of the deep respect I had for him, just as I cherished ending each night with my best scotch, a tradition we shared and enjoyed together.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tJoe\u2019s spirit, enthusiasm, and unwavering support have left an indelible mark on all of us. He was a true champion for those he believed in, and today, as we remember him, let us carry forward his legacy of belief, honesty, and camaraderie in our own lives and work.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tJoe, thank you for being my partner, my friend, and a guiding light in our industry. You will be profoundly missed, but your influence will live on through each of us.<\/em><\/p>\n

\n\tRest in peace.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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