Don Kirshner

Donald Kirshner (April 17, 1934 – January 17, 2011) was an American music publisher, music consultant, rock music producer, talent manager, and songwriter. Dubbed "the Man with the Golden Ear" by Time magazine, he was best known for managing songwriting talent as well as successful pop groups, such as the Monkees, Kansas, and the Archies.

Don Kirshner
Kirshner in 1974
Born
Donald Kirshner

(1934-04-17)April 17, 1934
New York, New York, U.S.
DiedJanuary 17, 2011(2011-01-17) (aged 76)
Boca Raton, Florida, U.S.
Resting placeTemple Beth El Mausoleum, Boca Raton, Florida, U.S
NationalityAmerican
Alma materUpsala College
Occupations
  • Music publisher
  • record producer
  • talent manager
  • songwriter
Years active1950s–2011
Known forDon Kirshner's Rock Concert
Spouse
Sheila Grod Kirshner
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(m. 1959)​
Children2, including Ricky Kirshner
Parent(s)Gilbert Kirshner
Belle Jaffe
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