Diana Meltzer | |
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| Birth name | Diana Meltzer |
| Also known as | Woman with the Golden Ears |
| Origin | New York |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | A&R and chief executive officer, Monster Hits Music |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Labels | Monster Hits Music (2011–present) Wind-up Records (1996–2009) |
| Website | monsterhitsmusic.com |
Diana Meltzer is an American music industry executive.[1] She is the owner of Monster Hits Music and was the co-owner of the world largest independent label Wind-up Records[2] with her ex-husband Alan Meltzer. She is primarily known for discovering and signing Grammy award-winning band Creed,[3] Evanescence, and other bands such as Alter Bridge, Seether, Drowning Pool, Finger Eleven, Beat The System, Company of Thieves, 12 Stones, Thriving Ivory, Bright Eyes, People in Planes, and Stereo Fuse.[4] She first began her career as a fashion model. Later Meltzer owned a record store in Connecticut in the late 1980s before she was asked to assume the role of an A&R. In 2004 Meltzer became the first woman to top HitQuarters' World Top 100 A&R Chart,[5] a considerable achievement in what is traditionally a male-dominated field. Other #1s have included Clive Davis, Tommy Mottola, Dr. Dre and Mark Williams. Meltzer is still known to be the 'Woman with the Golden Ears'.