Phil Walden

Record producer and manager, co-founder of Capricorn Records

Phil Walden - Record producer and manager, co-founder of Capricorn Records
Born

1940
85 years ago

Died

April 23rd, 2006
18 years ago — 66 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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A record producer and manager co-founded Capricorn Records, based in Macon, Georgia. This label became influential in the southern rock genre and represented artists such as the Allman Brothers Band and Marshall Tucker Band. Walden played a significant role in the careers of many musicians throughout the 1970s. He worked closely with prominent artists, fostering their careers and helping shape the music industry landscape during that era. In addition to running Capricorn Records, he produced numerous albums and guided the creative direction of various projects, contributing to the evolution of rock music during his tenure.

Co-founded Capricorn Records

Managed the Allman Brothers Band

Produced albums for various southern rock artists

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