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Robert P. Marcucci

Overview

  • Born
    February 28, 1930 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
  • Died
    March 9, 2011 · Ontario, California, USA (respiratory failure)
  • Birth name
    Robert Phillip Marcucci
  • Nickname
    • The Idolmaker

Biography

  • Bob Marcucci started in the record business in 1955 as a songwriter. He then launched Chancellor Records, and discovered Frankie Avalon and Fabian. Taylor Hackford's The Idolmaker (1980) is based on Marcucci's life during the Avalon/Fabian years. He is still active in developing new ideas and producing projects.
    - IMDb mini biography by: Benjamin Patrick

Family

  • Spouse
      Marlene C Bruno(April 19, 1964 - October 1966) (divorced, 1 child)
  • Children
      Robert Anthony Marcucci
      Marc Marcucci

Trivia

  • Father of Robert Anthony Marcucci
  • His assistant was Rona Barrett during the Frankie Avalon/Fabian years.
  • Founder of Chancellor Records (1957-), Philadelphia, PA.
  • Founded Romar Records in the 1970s.

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