Jon Stoll
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November 6, 1953
Jon Stoll | |
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| Born | Jonathan Edward Stoll November 6, 1953 Mamaroneck, New York, U.S. |
| Died | January 12, 2008 (aged 54) West Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Bryant College |
| Occupations | Concert promoter, businessman |
| Known for | Founder and president of Fantasma Productions |
Jonathan Edward "John" Stoll (November 6, 1953 - January 12, 2008) was an American concert promoter and the founder and president of Fantasma Productions, which was the worlds largest independent live event and concert promotion company sold to Live Nation. The company was based in West Palm Beach, Florida. [1]
Jon Stoll was born on November 6, 1953, in Mamaroneck, New York. He was raised in Mamaroneck and completed his secondary education at Mamaroneck High School.[1] He later attended Bryant College (now Bryant University) in Smithfield, Rhode Island, during which time he began promoting concerts. His early interest in live events reportedly began in high school, when he organized rock‑concert style events for fellow students
As a 15-year-old student at Mamaroneck High School, Stoll raised money for the school through a battle of the bands. He gained experience working backstage at theaters around New York, and at age 18, he managed a rock band. While attending Bryant College in Smithfield, Rhode Island, he continued to run stage shows. After he and his parents moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, he started promoting concerts at South Florida drive-in theaters. He sold tickets to concerts or movies for $3–4 each, drawing in 6,000 to 10,000 people.[citation needed]