Universal Attractions Agency
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | New York, New York (1945) |
| Headquarters | Midtown Manhattan (United States) |
Key people | Jeff Allen, Co-Owner Jeff Epstein, Co-Owner |
| Website | http://www.universalattractions.com |
Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) [1] in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen[2] and Jeff Epstein.
The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.[3][4]
History
[edit]In 1945, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.[5][6][7][8]
Notable present artists
[edit]- After 7
- Roy Ayers
- Walter Beasley
- Bell Biv DeVoe
- Bobby Brown
- J Anthony Brown
- Tevin Campbell
- The Chi-Lites[2]
- The Delfonics
- DMX
- The Dramatics[2]
- En Vogue
- Johnny Gill
- Heavy D
- Howard Hewett
- Jennifer Holliday[9]
- Chaka Khan
- KRS-One
- Donald Lawrence
- Mary Mary
- MC Hammer[10]
- Mos Def
- Najee
- The O'Jays
- Phil Perry
- Pieces of a Dream
- Salt-N-Pepa
- Slick Rick
- Angie Stone
- The Stylistics[11]
- The Sugarhill Gang
- Keith Sweat
- SWV
- Too Short
- Jimmy "JJ" Walker
- CeCe Winans
- Angela Winbush
Notable past artists
[edit]- Charles Aznavour
- Hank Ballard and The Midnighters
- Chuck Berry
- Tiny Bradshaw
- James Brown & The Famous Flames[12][13][14]
- Arnett Cobb
- The "5" Royales
- Grateful Dead
- Jimmy Lunceford
- Little Willie John
- The Ravens[15][16]
- Joe Tex
- Dinah Washington[16]
- Cootie Williams
Notable past agents
[edit]- Dick Allen
- Dick Boone
- James Crawford
- Lewis (Chet) Dillon
- Jack Fink
- Harry Lineshetska
- Joe Marsolais
- Larry Myers
- Marti Otelsburg
- Deloris Rosayler
- Tammy Taylor
References
[edit]- ^ Gulla, Bob (2008). "Icons of R & B and soul : an encyclopedia of the artists who revolutionized rhythm". Greenwood Press. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-08807-0. OCLC 230807722. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ a b c "CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles". www.celebrityaccess.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "Universal Attractions Agency". www.universalattractions.com/. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "James Brown: Behind The Scenes Of A Legendary Career At UAA". www.pollstar.com/. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
- ^ "Doowopcafe.net".
- ^ "James Brown Biography". Rolling Stone.
- ^ CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles
- ^ James Brown Biography
- ^ "JENNIFER HOLLIDAY | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "★ M.C. Hammer Address". www.fanmail.biz. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "Booking Information - THE STYLISTICS". www.thestylistics.org. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "James Brown". www.history-of-rock.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "%22universal attractions%22 %22ben bart%22 - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "Artifact: Fax It Loud". NYMag.com. 12 December 2007. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
- ^ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - the Ravens". Archived from the original on 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
- ^ a b Gulla, Bob (2008-01-01). Icons of R&B and Soul: Ray Charles ; Little Richard ; Fats Domino ; Ruth Brown ; LaVern Baker ; Sam Cooke ; Jackie Wilson ; Etta James ; Ike and Tina Turner ; The Isley Brothers ; James Brown. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313340451.