I am saddened to learn of the death of my friend Jerry
Cupit. I know that Jerry had been sick
for a long time but in the back of my mind I figured that if anyone could find
a way to beat his illness, it would be Jerry.
He was a true Renaissance man and I don’t use that term lightly. Jerry was a successful songwriter, music
publisher, record producer, independent label owner, author of at least two
books, an inventor (with at least one patent to his name) and a serial entrepreneur.
About 15 years ago when the music industry first began this
current slide, Jerry invented an innovative system of radio promotion and
internet distribution which could have revolutionized the music industry if his
funding hadn’t disappeared. I was slow to
realize it at the time but in hindsight, his ideas were brilliant.
I had some great adventures with Jerry—from top ten records
to a few bizarre lawsuits. I learned a lot about human ingenuity, creativity
and generosity from him. I will miss
him.
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