Sting pays tribute to “irreplaceable” A&M Records co-founder, Jerry Moss
nme.comThe Police, Sting, has paid tribute to A&M Records co-founder and executive, Jerry Moss.News of Moss’ death broke yesterday morning (August 17), when a statement was shared by his family, confirming that he had died of natural causes at his home in Bel Air.
He was aged 88.Now, Sting has become the latest of the countless famous faces from across the music world to pay tribute to the late music executive, and described the A&M founder and Rock Hall Of Fame member as “irreplaceable”.The singer-songwriter made the comments in conversation with Billboard and recalled his longtime friendship with Moss, as well as the ways in which the executive impacted both his solo music and work with The Police.“I first met Jerry Moss in 1979.
I just got to California with the band and I hugged a palm tree. I’d never seen a palm tree in my life. We booked into the Sunset Marquis and obviously sat at the swimming pool.
And then in walked Jerry Moss and [A&M executive] Gil Friesen, two very tall, handsome, distinguished-looking Californian businessmen,” he began.“Jerry really looked the part, I have to say: Such a striking, handsome guy.
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