Karin Berg
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BornJanuary 5, 1936
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
DiedOctober 25, 2006 (aged 70)
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
Employer(s)Elektra Records, Warner Records, Nonesuch Records
Karin Berg | |
|---|---|
| Born | January 5, 1936 St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | October 25, 2006 (aged 70) Manhattan, New York City, U.S. |
| Employer(s) | Elektra Records, Warner Records, Nonesuch Records |
Karin Berg (January 5, 1936 – October 5, 2006) was an American music industry executive who signed several notable artists to record labels including Elektra, Warner and Nonesuch Records. In her role in the artists and repertoire (A&R) division,[1][2][3] she signed or worked closely with artists such as Television, R.E.M., the B-52s and Dire Straits.[4][5] She also wrote for Rolling Stone.[6]