Influential Music Executive Phil Quartararo Dies at 67

Quartararo, known for launching the careers of U2 and the Spice Girls, remembered for his ceaseless support for artists.

Phil Quartararo, a prominent music executive known for his contributions to the early successes of numerous musical acts, has died at the age of 67 due to pancreatic cancer.
He played a key role in introducing U2 to America and was instrumental in launching the Spice Girls in the U.S. during his tenure as president and CEO of Virgin Records America.
Quartararo also worked with a wide range of artists including Paula Abdul, Rolling Stones, Janet Jackson, Lenny Kravitz, Smashing Pumpkins, Madonna, Cher, Stevie Nicks, Eric Clapton, Josh Groban, Linkin Park, Green Day, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Coldplay and more.
He served as president for Warner Bros. Records and executive vice president of EMI Music, and was president of Janet Jackson’s Rhythm Nation Records from 2016-2019.
Quartararo was remembered for his ceaseless support for artists and his passion for helping their dreams come true.