Jeff Hanson (music executive)
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Jeff Hanson is an artist and producer manager, A&R consultant and founder and chief of the Silent Majority Group
label. He is the former manager of Creed
, Paramore
and Sevendust
, In 2006 he set up the independent Orlando, Florida
-based label Silent Majority Group, which is now home to Framing Hanley
, Candlebox
and Tantric
amongst others.
to produce their first record. According to Hanson in an interview with HitQuarters
the album cost $6,000 to make and eventually sold around 6 million copies.Creed went on to sell over 30 million records and millions of tickets worldwide. During this time Hanson served as Executive producer of both The Scorpion King and Scream 3 soundtracks.
Hanson served as an A&R consultant for Island Def Jam during Lyor Cohen’s tenure in the early 2000s.
Between 2001 and 2004 Hanson managed gold selling artists Sevendust, SR71, Alterbridge along with Christian artists Mutemath and Family Force Five. During this time Hanson released his first independent label release by Christian artist Storyside B in a partnership with Gotee / EMI and achieved multiple Christian Rock top 10 hits.
In 2002 Hanson was awarded the Orlando Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Man of the Year" award for raising money for the children's charity.
In 2003 Hanson was asked to manage the then 14-year-old Hayley Williams
Williams was then taken to Atlantic Records and then signed to the label by Jason Flom
.
In 2004 Hanson created the first new artist 360 deal
together with entertainment lawyers Kent Marcus and Jim Zumwalt between Paramore and Atlantic Records. Paramore
.
In 2005 Hanson was involved in a severe car accident and took nearly two years off undergoing back surgery and physical therapy.
In 2006 Hanson founded and was the chief A&R representative for the Silent Majority Group label. He was joined by radio program director Rick Schmidt and business affairs liaison Rebecca Foulke.
In 2007 Silent Majority Group entered into an exclusive promotion and distribution deal with Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group, being distributed by ADA.
In 2008 Hanson negotiated a deal for Silent Majority Group to be distributed by ADA Global, a Warner Music Group company.
In 2009 Silent Majority Group's first signing Framing Hanley received a Gold certification for their single "Lollipop".
In 2010 three of Hanson's Silent Majority Group signings, Tantric, Candlebox, and Framing Hanley reached sales of over 100,000 albums.
In 2010 Hanson was named President of Phonegreetings, a new technology company consisting of audio and video messages delivered directly to voicemail and via SMS.
In 2011 Hanson was named the judge for the Fedex Underground Music series.
In July of 2011 Jeff Hanson left Phonegreetings to manage the music assets and interests of Jesus Daily Group, an off shoot of the most interactive Facebook page in the world www.facebook.com/Jesusdaily.
Silent Majority Group
Silent Majority Group is a record label founded in 2006 by artist manager Jeff Hanson that concentrates on finding up-and-coming rock bands such as Framing Hanley, as well as providing a home for established acts such as Candlebox and Tantric. The label also provides artist and producer management...
label. He is the former manager of Creed
Creed (band)
Creed is an American rock band formed in 1995 in Tallahassee, Florida. Becoming popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s, the band has released three consecutive multi-platinum albums, one of which has been certified diamond, and has sold over 28 million records in the United States, with an...
, Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
and Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
, In 2006 he set up the independent Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
-based label Silent Majority Group, which is now home to Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley
Framing Hanley is an American rock band from White House, Tennessee, formed in 2005. They released their first studio album in August 2007 entitled The Moment. They are best known for their song "Hear Me Now" and their cover of "Lollipop", originally by Lil Wayne...
, Candlebox
Candlebox
Candlebox is an American alternative rock band from Seattle, Washington. Since their debut, the group has released four studio albums, which have achieved multi-platinum and gold certification, as well as numerous charting singles, a compilation, and a CD+DVD....
and Tantric
Tantric (band)
Tantric is a rock band from Louisville, Kentucky. The group has released four studio albums since 2001; although, their last two albums only retain Tantric's original singer, Hugo Ferreira...
amongst others.
Career
Hanson first discovered Creed when they played live in a bar he owned in Tallahassee in 1998. At the time the band were unknown and their set-list contained mainly cover versions but with two original songs that Hanson was impressed by. Hanson signed Creed to his management organization, Jeff Hanson Management & Promotions, and set about developing their act. He asked his friend John KurzwegJohn Kurzweg
John Kurzweg is an American record producer and musician who first became known for his work with successful post-grunge band Creed in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Three of Creed's records, which Kurzweg produced, were certified multi-platinum and helped Creed achieve worldwide popularity...
to produce their first record. According to Hanson in an interview with HitQuarters
HitQuarters
HitQuarters is an international music industry publication and contact database founded in 1999. It is noted for in-depth interviews with industry figures, with past subjects including Simon Cowell, Martin Kierszenbaum, Jason Flom, Diane Warren, Peter Edge, Ron Fair and RedOne, as well as its A&R...
the album cost $6,000 to make and eventually sold around 6 million copies.Creed went on to sell over 30 million records and millions of tickets worldwide. During this time Hanson served as Executive producer of both The Scorpion King and Scream 3 soundtracks.
Hanson served as an A&R consultant for Island Def Jam during Lyor Cohen’s tenure in the early 2000s.
Between 2001 and 2004 Hanson managed gold selling artists Sevendust, SR71, Alterbridge along with Christian artists Mutemath and Family Force Five. During this time Hanson released his first independent label release by Christian artist Storyside B in a partnership with Gotee / EMI and achieved multiple Christian Rock top 10 hits.
In 2002 Hanson was awarded the Orlando Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's "Man of the Year" award for raising money for the children's charity.
In 2003 Hanson was asked to manage the then 14-year-old Hayley Williams
Hayley Williams
Hayley Nichole Williams is an American singer, songwriter, and the lead vocalist of the band Paramore.- Life and career :...
Williams was then taken to Atlantic Records and then signed to the label by Jason Flom
Jason Flom
Jason Flom is an American music industry executive. He has served as the Chairman and CEO of music labels including Atlantic Records, Virgin Records, and the Capitol Music Group. In 1995, he founded Lava Records...
.
In 2004 Hanson created the first new artist 360 deal
360 deal
In the music industry, a 360 deal is a business relationship between an artist and a music industry company. The company agrees to provide financial support for the artist, including direct advances as well as funds for marketing, promotion and touring...
together with entertainment lawyers Kent Marcus and Jim Zumwalt between Paramore and Atlantic Records. Paramore
Paramore
Paramore is an American rock band from Franklin, Tennessee, formed in 2004. The band consists of lead vocalist Hayley Williams, bassist Jeremy Davis, and guitarist Taylor York...
.
In 2005 Hanson was involved in a severe car accident and took nearly two years off undergoing back surgery and physical therapy.
In 2006 Hanson founded and was the chief A&R representative for the Silent Majority Group label. He was joined by radio program director Rick Schmidt and business affairs liaison Rebecca Foulke.
In 2007 Silent Majority Group entered into an exclusive promotion and distribution deal with Warner Music Group’s Independent Label Group, being distributed by ADA.
In 2008 Hanson negotiated a deal for Silent Majority Group to be distributed by ADA Global, a Warner Music Group company.
In 2009 Silent Majority Group's first signing Framing Hanley received a Gold certification for their single "Lollipop".
In 2010 three of Hanson's Silent Majority Group signings, Tantric, Candlebox, and Framing Hanley reached sales of over 100,000 albums.
In 2010 Hanson was named President of Phonegreetings, a new technology company consisting of audio and video messages delivered directly to voicemail and via SMS.
In 2011 Hanson was named the judge for the Fedex Underground Music series.
In July of 2011 Jeff Hanson left Phonegreetings to manage the music assets and interests of Jesus Daily Group, an off shoot of the most interactive Facebook page in the world www.facebook.com/Jesusdaily.