Jon Landau is an American music critic, manager, and record producer best known for his long-standing collaboration with Bruce Springsteen. Beyond his work with Springsteen, Landau is a prominent figure in the music industry, serving as the head of the nominating committee for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, where he also received the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2020.
On May 14, 1947, Jon Landau, an influential figure in the music industry, was born.
This year marks the beginning of the period (1964-1970) covered in the Otis Redding compilation "Soul Manifesto," for which Jon Landau would later write liner notes.
On November 9, 1967, Landau's writing appeared in the very first issue of Rolling Stone magazine. In his article, he drew compelling comparisons between Jimi Hendrix's debut album "Are You Experienced" and Cream's debut album "Fresh Cream," sparking discussion and contributing to the early discourse on these iconic artists.
This year concludes the era (1964-1970) encompassed by Otis Redding's "Soul Manifesto" compilation, a collection for which Jon Landau would contribute liner notes years later.
In 1974, Jon Landau penned a now-famous article in The Real Paper where he declared, "I saw rock and roll's future and its name is Bruce Springsteen!" This proclamation is widely credited with significantly boosting Springsteen's popularity and marked the beginning of their long-standing professional relationship.
Jon Landau's collaboration with Bruce Springsteen began in 1975, marking the start of a productive partnership that would span almost two decades.
Bruce Springsteen released his critically acclaimed album "Nebraska" in 1982.
In 1992, Jon Landau's role as co-producer on Bruce Springsteen's studio albums, which began with "Born to Run" in 1975, came to an end with the release of "Human Touch" and "Lucky Town".
Jon Landau underwent surgery in 2011 to address a brain growth. While successful, the procedure resulted in the loss of sight in one of his eyes, marking a challenging period in his life.
Jon Landau contributed his insights as the author of liner notes for significant musical releases in 2015. These included "The Atlantic Albums Collection" by Aretha Franklin and "Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970" by Otis Redding.
In 2017, Jon Landau further cemented his legacy by penning the liner notes for "The Complete Atlantic Albums Collection" by another soul music icon, Wilson Pickett.
In 2020, Jon Landau received the Ahmet Ertegun Award for Lifetime Achievement, recognizing his significant contributions to the music industry.
Warren Zanes authored a book in 2023 that delves into the making of Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1982 album, "Nebraska."
In January 2024, the announcement of a film centered around the making of Bruce Springsteen's 1982 album "Nebraska" generated significant buzz. The film, titled "Deliver Me from Nowhere," involves both Springsteen and Landau, along with director Scott Cooper. Notably, Jeremy Allen White is set to portray Springsteen, while Jeremy Strong is in discussions to play Landau.
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