Jake Riviera

Jake Riviera (born Andrew Jakeman) founded Stiff Records in 1976, a label best known for its punk and new wave acts, including Elvis Costello, Madness, Ian Dury, and the Damned.

Related Topics:
Stiff Records - 1976 - Elvis Costello - Madness - Ian Dury - The Damned

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Formerly an amateur boxer in east London, Riviera managed pub-rock acts Chilli Willi And The Red Hot Peppers and Dr Feelgood, accompanying the latter on their first US tour.

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He left the label in 1977 to form Radar Records, while Stiff would become part of the Island label in 1984.

Related Topics:
Radar Records - Island - 1984

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