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The music industry is mourning the loss of veteran music executive Marc Nathan. Nathan, 70, succumbed to his physical ailments at the Vanderbilt Medical Center in Nashville on April 12, 2025.
A statement shared with Billboard said,
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“Been ill for some time and he finally succumbed to a variety of afflictions.”
Marc had reportedly been involved in signing popular rock bands Barenaked Ladies and Three Doors Down. In a 2019 interview with the Louder Than Hell Nashville, Marc talked about his role as an A&R ("Artist and Repertoire") and noted,
"I’m a song guy and a research guy. I cared about whether a song reacted within a marketplace or within a demographic, and I got very lucky."
He added that he has been in the industry since he was "16" and at the interview, he was "64". Over time, he noted changes in people's behavior toward him. He added,
"I’m the old guy nobody wants to listen to, but I still believe there’s some validity to if it’s a hit, you can take it to the masses."
Tributes pour in as Veteran Music Executive Marc Nathan dies at 70
Marc Nathan's passing comes two weeks after he posted a message to his fans and followers on social media. He (@marcnathan) captioned the photo,
"Went in, thinking I was going to die, went out full of life! L O L!"
Friends and family shared their tribute on social media and described the indomitable spirit of Marc Nathan in the music industry. Marc's close friend, singer, and songwriter Steven Page shared a heartfelt caption on his Instagram. Page noted that it will take "time" for the loss to "sink in" and described him as a,
"A record person of the highest order."
Page described Marc Nathan's journey in the music industry and noted that he was associated with the biggest record labels, including "Sire, Casablanca, MCA, Atlantic, and more." He added,
"He was a wizard, a true wonk when it came to data and research, whether it was about record sales, charts, radio play, or livestreamed concerts."
Page also revealed he will be paying "tribute" to Marc at his show in Portland by singing his favorite song What A Good Boy. Marc Nathan's best friend of "55 years", Paul Fishkin, also remembered their shared experiences in a tribute shared by Billboard. He wrote,
"He was a great record man, and a baseball and hockey chronicler supreme, among his many talents and passions. And yes, I have stories! But most important was his loyalty and support for all the right people and issues. And he never let me down in all those 55 years."
Tributes poured in for veteran music executive Marc Nathan. He had reportedly been experiencing multiple health conditions and had always bounced back from his illness. Friends and co-workers remembered him for being "passionately obsessed with music."
In his previous interviews, Marc Nathan revealed his passion for finding the right artists and retaining the charm of rock music in an ever-changing world. From songs playing on the radio, records, to Spotify and YouTube, Marc had witnessed changing times.
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