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Joel Katz, Longtime Music Industry Attorney, Dies at 80 • Apr. 18, 2025, 8:14 AM ET (The Hollywood Reporter)

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Born April 29, 1933 (age 91) • Texas
Founder Farm Aid
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2023) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2023) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2002) • Kennedy Center Honors (1998) • Grammy Award (1982) • Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1978) • Grammy Award (1975)
Notable Works “Always on My Mind” • “Let’s Face the Music and Dance” • “Red Headed Stranger” • “Stardust” • “To All the Girls...”

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