Legendary BLUE ÖYSTER CULT/BLACK SABBATH Producer/Manager SANDY PEARLMAN Passes
July 26, 2016, 7 years ago
Sandy Pearlman one of the most important figures in rock history who worked as a full-time artist manager, managing the careers of Blue Öyster Cult, Black Sabbath (1979–1983), has passed away at the age of 72. In December, 2015, he suffered a cerebral hemorrhage that left him unable to walk, talk or fully comprehend his circumstances and in need of enormously expensive care.
Information on his death is posted in an update on the GoFundMe page here.
"Sandy Pearlman, poet, writer, songwriter, producer, manager, professor, polymath, visionary, passed peacefully, surrounded by love, July 26, 2016, in Marin County, California. Thank you to all who donated here. Your generosity has been deeply moving and provided welcome relief. Any funds remaining after paying for Sandy's care will be donated, in Sandy's name, to MusiCares, in order to help other musicians in need."
Pearlman produced every Blue Öyster Cult album from their self-titled debut in 1972 up until 1988’s Imaginos. He is the recipient of 17 gold and platinum records.
