Marvin Schlachter, Record Executive Who Championed Disco, Dies at 90

Published On Oct 5, 2024, 1:45 PM

Marvin Schlachter, a notable music executive known for promoting Black artists in the 1960s and for establishing a major disco label in the 1970s, passed away at the age of 90 due to intestinal cancer. He worked with Scepter Records, where he helped launch the careers of artists including Dionne Warwick and the Shirelles. Schlachter's efforts were pivotal in integrating Black musicians into the American mainstream music scene.