https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mo- ... 25069.html

Mo Ostin, head of Reprise Records and Warner Brothers over decades, died Sunday at 95. Hired by Frank Sinatra to run Reprise in 1960. Had a hand in TONS of great music over the years, and ran the labels with an artist focus, not a bottom line focus. There's a story in the article about how the Red Hot Chili Peppers ended up on Warner. They were being courted by several labels, and they decided to go w/someone other than Warner. Ostin called to congratulate them, and they decided to change their minds.

There is a book out called Sonic Boom that covers the Warner Brothers story. Excellent read if you have an interest in that stuff.

RIP, sir, and thank you.

R.I.P.

One of the true greats in the business.

RIP.

R.I.P. Mr. Ostin. May your memory be a blessing.