Jon Zazula - Revision history

GreenC bot: Rescued 3 archive links; reformat 3 links. Wayback Medic 2.5 per WP:USURPURL and JUDI batch #17

2024-09-17T23:57:45Z

Rescued 3 archive links; reformat 3 links. Wayback Medic 2.5 per WP:USURPURL and JUDI batch #17

← Previous revision		Revision as of 23:57, 17 September 2024
Line 5:		Line 5:

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] with $180 and also Manowar signing to them, to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] with $180 and also Manowar signing to them, to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015192416/https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|url-status=usurped \|archive-date=October 15, 2019 \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

	In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>		In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191015192454/https://www.jonzazula.com/\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=October 15, 2019\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>

	==Personal life and death==		==Personal life and death==
Line 26:		Line 26:
	== External links ==		== External links ==
	*[http://www.megaforcerecords.com Megaforce Records website]		*[http://www.megaforcerecords.com Megaforce Records website]
	*[https://www.jonzazula.com Jon Zazula's Web Site]		*{{usurped\|1=[https://web.archive.org/web/20191015192454/https://www.jonzazula.com/ Jon Zazula's Web Site]}}
	* {{discogs artist\|Jon Zazula}}		* {{discogs artist\|Jon Zazula}}
	* {{imdb name\|2206856}}		* {{imdb name\|2206856}}

162.255.182.194: /* Career */ corrected typo, chaged 180$ to $180

2024-04-25T21:22:59Z

Career: corrected typo, chaged 180$ to $180

← Previous revision		Revision as of 21:22, 25 April 2024
Line 5:		Line 5:

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] with ~~180~~$ and also Manowar signing to them, to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] with $180 and also Manowar signing to them, to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

5.90.66.175: /* Career */

2024-02-04T02:12:18Z

Career

← Previous revision		Revision as of 02:12, 4 February 2024
Line 5:		Line 5:

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] with 180$ and also Manowar signing to them, to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

InternetArchiveBot: Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.3

2023-03-30T19:36:46Z

Rescuing 1 sources and tagging 0 as dead.) #IABot (v2.0.9.3

← Previous revision		Revision as of 19:36, 30 March 2023
Line 12:		Line 12:

	==Personal life and death==		==Personal life and death==
	Zazula was born on March 16, 1952, and was Jewish.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Open ForumCensorship in the Music Industry Has Gotten Out of Hand\|url=https://njbiz.com/open-forumcensorship-in-the-music-industry-has-gotten-out-of-hand/\|last=Perry\|first=Jessica\|date=2005-08-09\|website=NJBIZ\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rare: Hear the First-Ever Recorded Rap-Metal Song 'Metal Rap'\|url=https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|date=2020-06-16\|website=HD-Radio Network\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-07-05}}</ref> His second wife, Marsha Zazula ({{nee}} Marsha Jean Rutenberg; 1952–2021), was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha's death on January 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2021-01-16\|title=Marsha Zazula, 'Metal Matriarch' of Metallica and Others, Dies at 68\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/arts/music/marsha-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).<ref name=":0" />		Zazula was born on March 16, 1952, and was Jewish.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Open ForumCensorship in the Music Industry Has Gotten Out of Hand\|url=https://njbiz.com/open-forumcensorship-in-the-music-industry-has-gotten-out-of-hand/\|last=Perry\|first=Jessica\|date=2005-08-09\|website=NJBIZ\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rare: Hear the First-Ever Recorded Rap-Metal Song 'Metal Rap'\|url=https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|date=2020-06-16\|website=HD-Radio Network\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-07-05\|archive-date=July 5, 2020\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200705231106/https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|url-status=dead}}</ref> His second wife, Marsha Zazula ({{nee}} Marsha Jean Rutenberg; 1952–2021), was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha's death on January 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2021-01-16\|title=Marsha Zazula, 'Metal Matriarch' of Metallica and Others, Dies at 68\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/arts/music/marsha-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).<ref name=":0" />

	He died at his home in [[Clermont, Florida\|Clermont]] on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of [[chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]], [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\|COPD]], and [[osteopenia]].<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2022-02-04\|title=Jon Zazula, Early Promoter of Heavy Metal, Dies at 69\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/arts/jon-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jon-zazula-co-founder-of-legendary-metal-label-megaforce-records-dies-at-69/\|title=JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=February 1, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>		He died at his home in [[Clermont, Florida\|Clermont]] on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of [[chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]], [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\|COPD]], and [[osteopenia]].<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2022-02-04\|title=Jon Zazula, Early Promoter of Heavy Metal, Dies at 69\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/arts/jon-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jon-zazula-co-founder-of-legendary-metal-label-megaforce-records-dies-at-69/\|title=JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=February 1, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>

Citation bot: Alter: title. | Use this bot. Report bugs. | Suggested by FMSky | #UCB_toolbar

2022-08-15T22:40:45Z

Alter: title. | Use this bot. Report bugs. | Suggested by FMSky | #UCB_toolbar

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:40, 15 August 2022
Line 2:		Line 2:
	{{Use mdy dates\|date=February 2022}}		{{Use mdy dates\|date=February 2022}}
	{{About\|\|the hip hop artist\|Jonny Z\|the ''General Hospital'' character\|Johnny Zacchara}}		{{About\|\|the hip hop artist\|Jonny Z\|the ''General Hospital'' character\|Johnny Zacchara}}
	'''Jonathan Zazula''' (March 16, 1952 – February 1, 2022), also known as '''Jonny Z''', was an American music industry executive who was the owner of [[New Jersey]]'s Rock'n Roll Heaven record store and founder of record label [[Megaforce Records]]. Zazula's record store in [[East Brunswick, New Jersey]] made him a central figure of the East Coast metal scene, regularly playing demo tapes sent to him through his underground tape-trading network which included the likes of [[Brian Slagel]] of [[Metal Blade Records]], Ron Quintana (the editor of ''Metal Mania'' magazine), and producer [[Mark Whitaker (record producer)\|Mark Whitaker]]. He was also a mentor to radio personality [[Eddie Trunk]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/02/01/jon-jonny-z-zazula-megaforce-records-co-founder-who-discovered-metallica-dead-at-69/\|title=Jon ~~“Jonny~~ Z” Zazula, Megaforce Records Co-Founder Who Discovered Metallica, Dead at 69\|publisher=[[MetalSucks]]\|access-date=March 7, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>		'''Jonathan Zazula''' (March 16, 1952 – February 1, 2022), also known as '''Jonny Z''', was an American music industry executive who was the owner of [[New Jersey]]'s Rock'n Roll Heaven record store and founder of record label [[Megaforce Records]]. Zazula's record store in [[East Brunswick, New Jersey]] made him a central figure of the East Coast metal scene, regularly playing demo tapes sent to him through his underground tape-trading network which included the likes of [[Brian Slagel]] of [[Metal Blade Records]], Ron Quintana (the editor of ''Metal Mania'' magazine), and producer [[Mark Whitaker (record producer)\|Mark Whitaker]]. He was also a mentor to radio personality [[Eddie Trunk]].<ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.metalsucks.net/2022/02/01/jon-jonny-z-zazula-megaforce-records-co-founder-who-discovered-metallica-dead-at-69/\|title=Jon "Jonny Z" Zazula, Megaforce Records Co-Founder Who Discovered Metallica, Dead at 69\|publisher=[[MetalSucks]]\|access-date=March 7, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>

	== Career ==		== Career ==

FMSky at 22:38, 15 August 2022

2022-08-15T22:38:23Z

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:38, 15 August 2022
Line 5:		Line 5:

	== Career ==		== Career ==
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|access-date=15 October 2019 \|website=Jonzazula.com}}</ref>

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>
Line 12:		Line 12:

	==Personal life and death==		==Personal life and death==
	Zazula was born on March 16, 1952,~~<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|website=Jonzazula.com \|access-date=15 October 2019}}</ref>~~ and was Jewish.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Open ForumCensorship in the Music Industry Has Gotten Out of Hand\|url=https://njbiz.com/open-forumcensorship-in-the-music-industry-has-gotten-out-of-hand/\|last=Perry\|first=Jessica\|date=2005-08-09\|website=NJBIZ\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rare: Hear the First-Ever Recorded Rap-Metal Song 'Metal Rap'\|url=https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|date=2020-06-16\|website=HD-Radio Network\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-07-05}}</ref> His second wife, Marsha Zazula ({{nee}} Marsha Jean Rutenberg; 1952–2021), was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha's death on January 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2021-01-16\|title=Marsha Zazula, 'Metal Matriarch' of Metallica and Others, Dies at 68\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/arts/music/marsha-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).<ref name=":0" />		Zazula was born on March 16, 1952, and was Jewish.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Open ForumCensorship in the Music Industry Has Gotten Out of Hand\|url=https://njbiz.com/open-forumcensorship-in-the-music-industry-has-gotten-out-of-hand/\|last=Perry\|first=Jessica\|date=2005-08-09\|website=NJBIZ\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rare: Hear the First-Ever Recorded Rap-Metal Song 'Metal Rap'\|url=https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|date=2020-06-16\|website=HD-Radio Network\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-07-05}}</ref> His second wife, Marsha Zazula ({{nee}} Marsha Jean Rutenberg; 1952–2021), was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha's death on January 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2021-01-16\|title=Marsha Zazula, 'Metal Matriarch' of Metallica and Others, Dies at 68\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/arts/music/marsha-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).<ref name=":0" />

	He died at his home in [[Clermont, Florida\|Clermont]] on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of [[chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]], [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\|COPD]], and [[osteopenia]].<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2022-02-04\|title=Jon Zazula, Early Promoter of Heavy Metal, Dies at 69\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/arts/jon-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jon-zazula-co-founder-of-legendary-metal-label-megaforce-records-dies-at-69/\|title=JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=February 1, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>		He died at his home in [[Clermont, Florida\|Clermont]] on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of [[chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]], [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\|COPD]], and [[osteopenia]].<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2022-02-04\|title=Jon Zazula, Early Promoter of Heavy Metal, Dies at 69\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/arts/jon-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jon-zazula-co-founder-of-legendary-metal-label-megaforce-records-dies-at-69/\|title=JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=February 1, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>

FMSky: /* Personal life and death */

2022-08-15T22:37:18Z

Personal life and death

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:37, 15 August 2022
Line 14:		Line 14:
	Zazula was born on March 16, 1952,<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|website=Jonzazula.com \|access-date=15 October 2019}}</ref> and was Jewish.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Open ForumCensorship in the Music Industry Has Gotten Out of Hand\|url=https://njbiz.com/open-forumcensorship-in-the-music-industry-has-gotten-out-of-hand/\|last=Perry\|first=Jessica\|date=2005-08-09\|website=NJBIZ\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rare: Hear the First-Ever Recorded Rap-Metal Song 'Metal Rap'\|url=https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|date=2020-06-16\|website=HD-Radio Network\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-07-05}}</ref> His second wife, Marsha Zazula ({{nee}} Marsha Jean Rutenberg; 1952–2021), was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha's death on January 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2021-01-16\|title=Marsha Zazula, 'Metal Matriarch' of Metallica and Others, Dies at 68\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/arts/music/marsha-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).<ref name=":0" />		Zazula was born on March 16, 1952,<ref name=":0">{{cite web \|title=Biography \|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/biography \|website=Jonzazula.com \|access-date=15 October 2019}}</ref> and was Jewish.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Open ForumCensorship in the Music Industry Has Gotten Out of Hand\|url=https://njbiz.com/open-forumcensorship-in-the-music-industry-has-gotten-out-of-hand/\|last=Perry\|first=Jessica\|date=2005-08-09\|website=NJBIZ\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-05-27}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|title=Rare: Hear the First-Ever Recorded Rap-Metal Song 'Metal Rap'\|url=https://www.hd-radio.net/rock/rare-hear-the-first-ever-recorded-rap-metal-song-metal-rap/\|date=2020-06-16\|website=HD-Radio Network\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-07-05}}</ref> His second wife, Marsha Zazula ({{nee}} Marsha Jean Rutenberg; 1952–2021), was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha's death on January 10, 2021.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2021-01-16\|title=Marsha Zazula, 'Metal Matriarch' of Metallica and Others, Dies at 68\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/16/arts/music/marsha-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref> Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).<ref name=":0" />

	He died at his home in [[Clermont, Florida\|Clermont]] on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of [[chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]], [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\|COPD]], and [[osteopenia]]~~. His death occurred nearly thirteen months after Marsha's death~~.<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2022-02-04\|title=Jon Zazula, Early Promoter of Heavy Metal, Dies at 69\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/arts/jon-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jon-zazula-co-founder-of-legendary-metal-label-megaforce-records-dies-at-69/\|title=JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=February 1, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>		He died at his home in [[Clermont, Florida\|Clermont]] on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of [[chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy]], [[Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease\|COPD]], and [[osteopenia]].<ref>{{Cite news\|last=Genzlinger\|first=Neil\|date=2022-02-04\|title=Jon Zazula, Early Promoter of Heavy Metal, Dies at 69\|language=en-US\|work=The New York Times\|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/04/arts/jon-zazula-dead.html\|access-date=2022-02-05\|issn=0362-4331}}</ref><ref>{{cite web\|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/jon-zazula-co-founder-of-legendary-metal-label-megaforce-records-dies-at-69/\|title=JON ZAZULA, Co-Founder of Legendary Metal Label MEGAFORCE RECORDS, Dies At 69\|publisher=[[Blabbermouth.net]]\|access-date=February 1, 2022\|date=February 1, 2022}}</ref>

	==References==		==References==

FMSky at 22:36, 15 August 2022

2022-08-15T22:36:05Z

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:36, 15 August 2022
Line 7:		Line 7:
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], Fozzy, [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

	In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>		In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>

FMSky: /* Career */

2022-08-15T22:35:41Z

Career

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:35, 15 August 2022
Line 7:		Line 7:
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists including: [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], Fozzy, [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], Fozzy, [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

	In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>		In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>

Red Director: Changing short description from "American music industry executive" to "American music industry executive (1952–2022)"

2022-06-23T18:30:42Z

Changing short description from "American music industry executive" to "American music industry executive (1952–2022)"

← Previous revision		Revision as of 18:30, 23 June 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{Short description\|American music industry executive}}		{{Short description\|American music industry executive (1952–2022)}}
	{{Use mdy dates\|date=February 2022}}		{{Use mdy dates\|date=February 2022}}
	{{About\|\|the hip hop artist\|Jonny Z\|the ''General Hospital'' character\|Johnny Zacchara}}		{{About\|\|the hip hop artist\|Jonny Z\|the ''General Hospital'' character\|Johnny Zacchara}}

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:36, 15 August 2022
Line 7:		Line 7:
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], Fozzy, [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], [[Fozzy]], [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

	In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>		In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>

← Previous revision		Revision as of 22:35, 15 August 2022
Line 7:		Line 7:
	His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />		His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of [[Metallica]]. Zazula offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with [[Raven (band)\|Raven]], one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time. After hearing the demo tape ''[[No Life 'Til Leather]]'', he founded the label [[Megaforce Records]] to release their work. Zazula released Metallica's debut album ''[[Kill 'Em All]]'' and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.<ref name=":0" />

	After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists including: [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], Fozzy, [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>		After the success of ''Kill 'Em All'', Zazula signed and worked with other artists, including [[Disco Biscuits]], [[Warren Haynes]], [[Testament (band)\|Testament]], [[Tad (band)\|Tad]], [[Overkill (band)\|Overkill]], [[Frehley's Comet]], [[King's X]], Fozzy, [[Ministry (band)\|Ministry]],<ref name=":0" /> and [[Anthrax (American band)\|Anthrax]].<ref>{{Cite book\|last=Ian\|first=Scott\|title=I'm The Man\|publisher=Da Capo Press\|year=2014\|isbn=978-0-306-82334-3\|location=Boston, MA\|pages=47–50}}</ref>

	In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>		In 2019, Zazula released an auto-biography titled ''Heavy Tales''.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.jonzazula.com/\|title=HEAVY TALES\|website=HEAVY TALES\|language=en-US\|access-date=2020-03-10}}</ref>

← Previous revision		Revision as of 18:30, 23 June 2022
Line 1:		Line 1:
	{{Short description\|American music industry executive}}		{{Short description\|American music industry executive (1952–2022)}}
	{{Use mdy dates\|date=February 2022}}		{{Use mdy dates\|date=February 2022}}
	{{About\|\|the hip hop artist\|Jonny Z\|the ''General Hospital'' character\|Johnny Zacchara}}		{{About\|\|the hip hop artist\|Jonny Z\|the ''General Hospital'' character\|Johnny Zacchara}}