Norman Dolph

Norman Dolph
Born(1939-05-11)May 11, 1939
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
DiedMay 11, 2022(2022-05-11) (aged 83)
New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.
EducationWill Rogers High School, Tulsa, Oklahoma
Alma materYale
Spouse
Eve Dolph
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(m. 1995)​

Norman Dolph (May 11, 1939 – May 11, 2022) was an American songwriter, painter, music industry executive and entrepreneur. He is most known for producing the first recordings of the rock band The Velvet Underground while a sales executive at Columbia Records.[1] Dolph reportedly received an original painting from Andy Warhol in payment for his work.[2]

  1. ^ Dirks, Ryan (November 25, 2004). "The Velvet Underground Play Portland". Portland Mercury. Retrieved 26 May 2015.
  2. ^ "Extremely Rare Velvet Underground Acetate Once Sold for $25,200 Is Going Back to Auction". Pitchfork. 22 May 2014. Retrieved 26 May 2015.