Phil Quartararo was a very influential record executive died in Los Angeles at the age of 67. With his passing today, a magnificent five-decade career in the music industry came to an end.

Phil Quartararo dies aged 67: Cause of death, wife, children, funeral

As of now, surviving family members, and funeral arrangements are not provided however he died from pancreatic cancer.

Starting as a hard-charging radio promotions manager, Quartararo steadily climbed the music-executive ladder.

He later became the president of Warner Bros. Records in 1997 and made significant contributions to EMI Music before venturing into the digital realm.

Quartararo’s impact extended beyond his executive roles, as he served as the executive producer of the eight-hour PBS miniseries, “The Soundtrack of Our Lives.”

Paula Abdul, one of the artists he worked closely with, expressed her deep appreciation for Quartararo’s unwavering support during her time at Virgin Records, emphasizing the significant loss in the music industry.

Quartararo held important positions at illustrious record labels including A&M, RCA, Island, EMI, Warner Bros., and Virgin Records during his career.

He was instrumental in the success of a number of well-known performers, such as Paula Abdul, the Spice Girls, and U2.

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