Irving Azoff Net Worth - Pulptastic

Irving Azoff is an executive in the entertainment industry with a net worth of $400 million. He has held leadership positions in companies like Ticketmaster, Live Nation Entertainment, and IMG. Azoff has represented music megastars like Christina Aguilera, Joe Walsh, Van Halen, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Steely Dan, Chelsea Handler, and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood

What is Irving Azoff’s Net Worth and Salary?

Irving Azoff is an executive in the entertainment industry with a net worth of $400 million. He has held leadership positions in companies like Ticketmaster, Live Nation Entertainment, and IMG. Azoff has represented music megastars like Christina Aguilera, Joe Walsh, Van Halen, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Steely Dan, Chelsea Handler, and Lindsey Buckingham of Fleetwood Mac.

Azoff began his career by setting up Front Line Management in the mid-’70s, eventually becoming the most powerful management firm in rock history. He then became head of MCA label in 1983 and turned it around from near bankruptcy to a moneymaker. Azoff resigned from MCA in 1989 to form his own label, Giant, which had early success with Color Me Bad and the New Jack City soundtrack. In 1994, Azoff orchestrated the wildly successful Eagles reunion album and subsequent tour.

Despite his success, Azoff has also been known for his aggressive tactics. Singer-songwriter Randy Newman’s song “Short People” was rumored to be directed at Azoff, who is 5’3″, because of his aggressive pursuit of Newman for Front Line management. Azoff is also known as the “Poison Dwarf” in the music industry.

Early Life and Career

Irving Azoff was born on December 12, 1947 in Danville, Illinois to a Jewish family. He attended Danville High School where he discovered his talent for promoting and booking local bands. He continued to hone his skills in this area while studying at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Irving Azoff: A Career in Music Management

Irving Azoff began his career in music management with REO Speedwagon and Dan Fogelberg. He later worked with the Eagles for over forty years. He became the chairman of MCA Music Entertainment Group and then started Giant Records at Warner Music Group. He founded Front Line Management Group and was twice named “Manager of the Year.”

In 2008, Ticketmaster acquired Front Line and Azoff became CEO of Ticketmaster. He then became chairman of Live Nation in 2011 and founded Global Music Rights in 2013. Azoff MSG Entertainment, a venture with The Madison Square Garden Company, managed various live event venues.

In 2015, Azoff co-founded Oak View Group and in 2018, he co-founded Iconic Artists Group. The latter group acquired the catalogs or interests in major artists such as David Crosby and The Beach Boys. Azoff also co-produced popular movies including “Fast Times at Ridgemont High” and “Urban Cowboy.”

Azoff has appeared in the documentary film “Artifact” and played a version of himself in the “Documentary Now!” parody of “History of the Eagles.” He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020, winning the Ahmet Ertegun Award.

Personal Life and Business Ventures

Irving Azoff is married to Shelli Azoff and they have four children together: Jeffry, Allison, Cameron, and Jaye. The couple purchased The Apple Pan, one of Los Angeles’ oldest restaurants, and later bought Nate n Al’s with a group of investors. Nate n Al’s was founded in 1945, making it another historic eatery in Los Angeles.

Irving and Shelli Azoff’s Real Estate Holdings

In 2012, Irving and Shelli Azoff sold an oceanfront home in Malibu for $10 million. They still own several other properties in Malibu, including a 12-acre property. In addition, they own several houses in La Quinta, California, and a mansion in Snowmass, Colorado.

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