143 Records
| 143 Records | |
|---|---|
| Parent company | Warner Music Group |
| Founded | 1994 |
| Founder | David Foster |
| Defunct | 2001 |
| Status | Defunct |
| Distributor(s) | Warner Records Atlantic Records |
| Genre | Various |
| Country of origin | U.S. |
| Official website | www |
143 Records was the record label of producer David Foster. 143 was a sub-label of Warner Records and Atlantic Records. The numbers 1-4-3 are derived from the words "I (1 letter) love (4 letters) you (3 letters)."[citation needed]
History
[edit]When record producer David Foster signed a deal with Warner Bros. in 1995, it enabled him to start 143 Records.[1] Foster gave the responsibility for running the label to manager Brian Avnet.[1] One of the label's first signing was Irish folk-rock band the Corrs.[1]
In 1997 Foster and Avnet concluded "logo labels" like 143 were in a "bad spot". Foster sold the label back to Warner and then became senior vice-president at the corporation.[1] On September 20, 2001, Warner Music Group announced it was shutting down the label.[2]
Roster
[edit]- Michael Bublé
- Peter Cincotti
- The Corrs
- Jackie Evancho
- Josh Groban
- Beth Hart
- Jordan Hill (through Atlantic)
- William Joseph
- Lace
- Ezekiel Lewis[3]
- Renee Olstead
- Plus One
- Jake Zyrus
- theSTART
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Interview with Brian Avnet". HitQuarters. 16 Feb 2004. Archived from the original on 3 July 2017. Retrieved 21 Dec 2010.
- ^ "Warner Music to Close 143 Records Label". Los Angeles Times. 2001-09-20. Retrieved 2022-08-10.
- ^ Mitchell, Gail (2023-06-01). "Ezekiel Lewis Promoted to President of Epic Records". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-03-31.
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