Mick Brigden.Photo: MJJ Management
Mick Brigden, a tour manager known for his work with the Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, died on Sunday following an accident at his home in Santa Rosa, California, according to his family. He was 73.
Born in Southend On Sea, England, Brigden was a protégé of famed concert promoter Bill Graham and worked with the likes of Van Morrison, Humble Pie, Peter Frampton and Carlos Santana during his decades-long career.
He was first a graphic artist in Canada but pivoted his career to management after meeting Mountain frontman Felix Pappalardi in New York, according to Brigden’sobituary on his website.
Mick Brigden.MJJ Management
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Brigden spent seven years working under Graham before taking over the management division of the promoter’s Bill Graham Presents organization. From there, he helped launch Wolfgang Records, which distributed six of Eddie Money’s studio albums — including his 1977 self-titled debut.
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“He was the ultimate music business mentor. Honest, tough, nurturing, hardworking, respectful, tenacious, insightful, he was all of things and more. I learned so much about how to be a good person from Mick,” he added. “Throughout his illustrious career he worked the biggest and the best, but always knew it was important to be kind, be respectful, be cool and do things the right way.”
Outside of music management, Brigden had a passion for winemaking, supplying grapes grown in his Northern California vineyard to make an exclusive Owl Ridge cabernet.
His family has asked that any donations in Brigden’s honor be made toThe Humane Society of Sonoma County.
source: people.com
