Bob Cavallo
| Bob Cavallo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1939 Brooklyn, New York |
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Georgetown University |
| Occupation | Chairman Disney Music Group, chairman (1998-2011), entertainment manager, film producer, business owner |
| Years active | 55 |
| Employer | Walt Disney Studios (1998-2011), Atlas Entertainment (1988-1998) |
| Known for | Purple Rain, co-producer, City of Angels, co-producer 12 Monkeys, co-producer and Fallen, co-producer |
| Spouse(s) | Judy Cavallo |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Rob Cavallo, son, Warner Bros. Records chairman, Warner Music Group Chief Creative Officer, music producer, musician, Francesca Cavallo Phelps, granddaughter |
Bob Cavallo is an American entertainment manager, producer, and business owner. Cavallo worked for Walt Disney Studios from 1998 through 2011, during which time he reorganized the company's recorded music, music publishing and concert operations into one centralized business entity named the Disney Music Group. Cavallo was chairman of the Disney Music Group, which distributes Walt Disney Records and Hollywood Records labels and manages artists Jonas Brothers, Selena Gomez, Grace Potter, Breaking Benjamin, Miley Cyrus and Plain White T's.
Cavallo’s career began as a nightclub owner and event producer before becoming a music manager. While attending Georgetown University, Cavallo promoted several ventures, including the first Intercollegiate Jazz Festival at Georgetown University in 1960. Cavallo also booked musicians Dave Brubeck and Dizzy Gillespie. In 1961, Cavallo and business partner Frank Weis invested in The Shadows, which became a successful night club featuring folk singing entertainment in Washington D.C. Cavallo was an entertainment manager for 35 years managing acts such as The Mugwumps, The Lovin' Spoonful, Weather Report, Little Feat, Prince, and Earth Wind & Fire.
Cavallo founded Third Rail, a management firm which had a client list that included Green Day, Seal, the Goo Goo Dolls, Weezer, Savage Garden and Alanis Morissette. Third Rail earned more than 10 gold and platinum albums and several Grammy Awards.
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