Lee Magid

Lee Magid
Birth nameLeon Magid
Born(1926-04-06)April 6, 1926
New York City, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2007(2007-03-31) (aged 80)
Malibu, California, U.S.
GenresR&B
Occupation(s)Record producer
A&R scout
Manager
Years active1940s–1990s
LabelsNational
Savoy

Lee Magid (born Leon Magid; April 6, 1926 – March 31, 2007) was an American rhythm and blues producer and manager, who worked with artists such as Clara Ward, Al Hibbler, Sam Fletcher, and Della Reese.[1]

Steve Kurutz of Allmusic described Magid as an "old-time record hustler [who] held a position in nearly every facet of the industry at one time or another."[2]

  1. ^ ASCAP Biographical Dictionary, Fourth edition, compiled for the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers by Jaques Cattell Press, R.R. Bowker (1980); OCLC 7065938 ISBN 0835212831 ISBN 9780835212830
  2. ^ Steve Kurutz, Lee Magid (biography), AllMusic, AMG Artist ID P 100898