Rob Stevenson
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Rob Stevenson is an American music executive
and currently the Executive Vice President of A&R at Universal Republic Records, reporting to both President/CEO Monty Lipman and Co-President/COO Avery Lipman.
Formerly, he was the president of EMI's Virgin Records US
., Executive VP of A&R
for Island Def Jam Music Group and president of Stolen Transmission
Records, his joint venture label imprint with IDJMG and Sarah Lewitinn
. As well, Stevenson was partners with Lewitinn and Joanna Noyes in For The Win! (FTW!), a marketing firm.
When he was at Island Def Jam, Stevenson was based in New York and reported to Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman of IDJMG, on all creative matters, and reports directly to Steve Bartels, president of Island Records, on all operational matters.
Stevenson signed The Killers, Fall Out Boy
, The Bravery
, Sum 41
, Thrice
, Damone
, Lady Sovereign
, Ashes Divide
, Playradioplay!, and The 88
among others to Island Def Jam. Artists Stevenson signed at IDJMG sold a total of at least 26 million records worldwide.
Stevenson served as VP of A&R for Island Records from 2002 to 2006, following two years as director in the department. He first joined Island Def Jam in 1998 as manager of A&R for Mercury Records
, a position he retained when Mercury was folded into the Island Def Jam Music Group the next year. Stevenson began his career in 1993, as an assistant account executive at Ogilvy and Mather.
Rob exited his post with Island Def Jam in December 2007.
In 2006, Entertainment Weekly
named Stevenson the "Must A&R Guy" on The Must List 2006. And in 2005, New York Magazine honored Stevenson with "The Industry Award" as part of their 2005 New York Magazine Pop Culture Awards.
Stevenson received his bachelor's degree in marketing from the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business
in 1992.
Music executive
A music executive or record executive is person within a record label who works in senior management, making executive decisions over the label's artists...
and currently the Executive Vice President of A&R at Universal Republic Records, reporting to both President/CEO Monty Lipman and Co-President/COO Avery Lipman.
Formerly, he was the president of EMI's Virgin Records US
Virgin Records
Virgin Records is a British record label founded by English entrepreneur Richard Branson, Simon Draper, and Nik Powell in 1972. The company grew to be a worldwide music phenomenon, with platinum performers such as Roy Orbison, Devo, Genesis, Keith Richards, Janet Jackson, Culture Club, Lenny...
., Executive VP of A&R
A&R
Artists and repertoire is the division of a record label that is responsible for talent scouting and overseeing the artistic development of recording artists. It also acts as a liaison between artists and the record label.- Finding talent :...
for Island Def Jam Music Group and president of Stolen Transmission
Stolen Transmission
Stolen Transmission was an American independent record label founded in 2005 by Sarah Lewitinn and Rob Stevenson. They have released albums from well-known artists such as Innerpartysystem, Monty Are I, and Schoolyard Heroes.-History:...
Records, his joint venture label imprint with IDJMG and Sarah Lewitinn
Sarah Lewitinn
Sarah Lewitinn , also known by her nickname Ultragrrrl, is an American record producer, music critic, DJ, and blogger. She began her career as an assistant editor at Spin Magazine, and soon helped champion rock bands like My Chemical Romance and The Killers, which led to her starting her own record...
. As well, Stevenson was partners with Lewitinn and Joanna Noyes in For The Win! (FTW!), a marketing firm.
When he was at Island Def Jam, Stevenson was based in New York and reported to Antonio "L.A." Reid, chairman of IDJMG, on all creative matters, and reports directly to Steve Bartels, president of Island Records, on all operational matters.
Stevenson signed The Killers, Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy
Fall Out Boy is an American rock band from Wilmette, Illinois, formed in 2001. The band consists of vocalist, guitarist and composer Patrick Stump, bassist and lyricist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley. The band released five studio albums from 2003–2008...
, The Bravery
The Bravery
The Bravery is an American rock band from New York City that consists of Sam Endicott , Michael Zakarin , John Conway , Mike Hindert , and Anthony Burulcich...
, Sum 41
Sum 41
Sum 41 is a Canadian rock band from Ajax, Ontario. The band was formed in 1996 and currently consists of members Deryck Whibley , Tom Thacker , Jason McCaslin and Steve Jocz .In 1999, the band signed an international record deal with Island Records...
, Thrice
Thrice
Thrice is an American rock band from Irvine, California, formed in 1998. The group was founded by guitarist/vocalist Dustin Kensrue and guitarist Teppei Teranishi while they were in high school....
, Damone
Damone
Not to be confused with singer Vic Damone.Damone is an American rock band with distinct elements from power pop in their sound. The band originated in Waltham, a city located just west of Boston, Massachusetts, and comprises Noelle , Mike Woods , Vazquez and Dustin Hengst .-In popular culture:The...
, Lady Sovereign
Lady Sovereign
Louise Amanda Harman , better known by the stage name Lady Sovereign, is an English rapper & grime artist. She is noted for her professional success in performing styles of music generally dominated by males...
, Ashes Divide
Ashes Divide
Ashes Divide is an American rock band formed by guitarist Billy Howerdel, who had also formed A Perfect Circle. Howerdel is the primary songwriter, musician, producer, and vocalist for the band....
, Playradioplay!, and The 88
The 88
The 88 is a four-piece indie rock band based in Los Angeles, California. They have released five full length albums as of 2010, and are the backing band for the Ray Davies Fall 2011 US Tour.- Members :Members of the band are:...
among others to Island Def Jam. Artists Stevenson signed at IDJMG sold a total of at least 26 million records worldwide.
Stevenson served as VP of A&R for Island Records from 2002 to 2006, following two years as director in the department. He first joined Island Def Jam in 1998 as manager of A&R for Mercury Records
Mercury Records
Mercury Records is a record label operating as a standalone company in the UK and as part of the Island Def Jam Motown Music Group in the US; both are subsidiaries of Universal Music Group. There is also a Mercury Records in Australia, which is a local artist and repertoire division of Universal...
, a position he retained when Mercury was folded into the Island Def Jam Music Group the next year. Stevenson began his career in 1993, as an assistant account executive at Ogilvy and Mather.
Rob exited his post with Island Def Jam in December 2007.
In 2006, Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly
Entertainment Weekly is an American magazine, published by the Time division of Time Warner, that covers film, television, music, broadway theatre, books and popular culture...
named Stevenson the "Must A&R Guy" on The Must List 2006. And in 2005, New York Magazine honored Stevenson with "The Industry Award" as part of their 2005 New York Magazine Pop Culture Awards.
Stevenson received his bachelor's degree in marketing from the Fairfield University Dolan School of Business
Fairfield University Dolan School of Business
The Charles F. Dolan School of Business is a graduate and undergraduate business school and one of the professional schools of Fairfield University located in Fairfield, Connecticut...
in 1992.