MUSIC INDUSTRY PEOPLE - AUSTRALIA
Kevin Ritchie was a former record company executive for EMI Australia who amongst other things in his career was the EMI National Promotions Manager during The Beatles tour of Australia in the 1960's. He was also the head of Rocket Records in Australia according to Geoffrey Weule, and also a close personal friend of Elton John.
Sadly, it was reported that Kevin passed away in March 2013, details of his death have not been revealed to us. His funeral was held at Bowral, NSW.
LINKS:
- Kevin Ritchie - Obituary in the Sydney Morning Herald - http://www.smh.com.au/national/obituaries/promoter-attracted-the-top-artists-20130416-2hy3a.html
- Kevin Ritchie mentioned in Beatles Australia Tour story - http://www.beatlesinterviews.org/db1964.0612.beatles.html
- Billboard mention (1967) of Kevin Ritchie - http://tinyurl.com/aj2btgg
- Billboard mention (1962) of Kevin Ritchie - http://tinyurl.com/b5f29vu
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