Tony Defries | |
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 Defries in 2017 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anthony Defries |
| Born | 3 September 1943 |
| Origin | Watford, England |
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| Years active | 1960–present |
| Website | mainmanlabel |
Anthony Defries (born 3 September 1943) is a British former music manager and impresario. He managed David Bowie's career during his elevation to global stardom,[1][2][3][4][5] but later fell out with him in a contract dispute. He established a rights management organisation called MainMan and helped launch the careers of Iggy Pop, Mick Ronson, Mott the Hoople, Dana Gillespie, Lou Reed, Luther Vandross and John Cougar Mellencamp. Defries and MainMan have received multiple awards for their achievements in the music industry.
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