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Gary Richards | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:DestructoHardSummer2013.JPG) Destructo at HARD Summer 2013 in Los Angeles, CA | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Destructo |
| Born | December 31, 1970 Washington, D.C., United States |
| Genres | Electronic, ghetto house, tech house, electro house |
| Occupation(s) | Music executive, DJ |
| Years active | 1991–Present |
| Labels | Interscope Records, Boysnoize Records, Owsla, HITS HARD |
| Website | djdestructo |
Gary Richards (born on December 31, 1970), known by his stage name Destructo, is an American music executive, concert promoter, and DJ. As of September 1, 2017, he is the President of LiveStyle, North America.[1] Prior to joining LiveStyle, he was the founder and CEO of HARD Events,[2] a brand which has put on popular music festivals since 2007 and was subsequently purchased by Live Nation Entertainment in 2012. He has performed professionally as a DJ under the name Destructo[3] for over 20 years, touring across the world. He is credited with being a leader in the electronic music genre in North America, helping to bring artists like Deadmau5 and Justice into the mainstream.[4][5] Richards is included on Rolling Stone's "50 Most Important People in EDM"[6] list, Billboard's "EDM Power Players" lists from 2014–2017,[7][8] and inthemix's list of the "50 Most Powerful People in EDM".[9] As Destructo, he has released four EP's titled Technology,[10] Higher,[11] West Coast,[12] and RENEGADE respectively.
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- ^ Roberts, Randall (2012-06-27). "Live Nation adds Los Angeles' Hard Events to its playlist". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ Salamat, Neda (2011-10-24). "Destructo aka Gary Richards: 'Steve Aoki Was Like, Why Don't You Call it Hard On? Like, I Got a Hard On for LA'". Voice Media Group. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ "Gary Richards, Power Player". Allaccess.com. 2010-07-10. Retrieved 2013-02-15.
- ^ "Gary Richards Was an EDM Hustler Long Before He Started HARD [UPDATED W/ Info About HARD Stage at EDC]". OC Weekly. 2013-04-29. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Castillo, Arielle (2014-03-17). "50 Most Important People in EDM". Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved 2014-04-10.
- ^ Billboard Staff (2014-07-01). "EDM Power Players: The Executives". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Billboard Staff (2015-06-12). "Billboard's Top 30 EDM Power Players List Revealed: Who Rules Dance Music?". Billboard. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ ITM HQ (2013-03-25). "The 50 Most Powerful People In EDM 2013". Sound Alliance. Retrieved 2013-03-26.
- ^ Florino, Rick (2012-07-31). "Destructo Talks "LA Funky" Featuring Oliver in Exclusive Video Interview". Artistdirect. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Rolling Stone (2013-05-30). "Higher (Tommy Trash Remix)' by Destructo". Wenner Media LLC. Retrieved 2015-08-23.
- ^ Ortiz, Edwin (2014-11-24). "Stream Destructo's "West Coast" EP". Complex. Retrieved 2015-08-23.