George Schiffer

Music-industry lawyer turned artist manager. Began his career as in-house legal counsel for Warner Bros, then in private practice represented Buddy Holly and was general counsel for Motown records from 1959 to 1975. He later decided to leave Motown and the field of law and become a personal manager for singer-songwriters Nick Ashford and Valerie Simpson. At various times he also represented Dee Dee Bridgewater, Diana Ross and Marvin Gaye. Born Vienna, Austria, August 24, 1929; died Martha's Vineyard, December 12, 2002.