Kenny MacPherson, Big Deal Music Co-Founder and Veteran Publisher, Dies at 71

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Kenny MacPherson, the Scottish-born music publishing executive who co-founded Big Deal Music, has died at 71. Over his career he held senior roles at Warner/Chappell and Chrysalis before launching his own independent publishing company.

MacPherson’s client roster included Radiohead, My Morning Jacket and St. Vincent, reflecting a career built on backing artist-driven, critically regarded acts rather than chasing pure chart hits.

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