Joel Katz, Former Attorney to James Brown, Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson and Many Top Music Executives, Dies at 80

Joel Katz, for decades one of the most powerful attorneys in the music business, has died, Variety has confirmed. No cause of death was cited but Billboard reports that he died “peacefully at home, with his wife Rikki by his side.” Katz was founding chairman of the entertainment and media practice at the top law […]

Apr 18, 2025 - 20:22
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Joel Katz, Former Attorney to James Brown, Michael Jackson, Willie Nelson and Many Top Music Executives, Dies at 80
Joel Katz, for decades one of the most powerful attorneys in the music business, has died, Variety has confirmed. No cause of death was cited but Billboard reports that he died “peacefully at home, with his wife Rikki by his side.” Katz was founding chairman of the entertainment and media practice at the top law […]