Nabil Ayers
Encyclopedia
Nabil Ayers is an American
musician
and entrepreneur
. He is a co-owner of Seattle's Sonic Boom Records, and the founder of The Control Group
. As a drummer
, he has performed with various acts, most recently The Long Winters
. Ayers was described by music journalist Kurt B. Reighley as "The Nicest Guy in Seattle Rock".
In 2008 he moved to New York to work as Label Manager for 4AD
.
United States
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musician
Musician
A musician is an artist who plays a musical instrument. It may or may not be the person's profession. Musicians can be classified by their roles in performing music and writing music.Also....* A person who makes music a profession....
and entrepreneur
Entrepreneur
An entrepreneur is an owner or manager of a business enterprise who makes money through risk and initiative.The term was originally a loanword from French and was first defined by the Irish-French economist Richard Cantillon. Entrepreneur in English is a term applied to a person who is willing to...
. He is a co-owner of Seattle's Sonic Boom Records, and the founder of The Control Group
The Control Group
The Control Group is a relatively small record label, founded by Nabil Ayers. Notable artists to have albums released by this label include Kings of Leon and The Killers.-Bands Signed with TCG :*Alien Crime Syndicate*El Perro Del Mar*Figurines...
. As a drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, he has performed with various acts, most recently The Long Winters
The Long Winters
The Long Winters is an American indie rock band based in Seattle, Washington.-Early history:Singer-songwriter John Roderick was born in Seattle, Washington, and grew up in Anchorage, Alaska. He later returned to Seattle, formed the Bun Family Players and the The Western State Hurricanes...
. Ayers was described by music journalist Kurt B. Reighley as "The Nicest Guy in Seattle Rock".
In 2008 he moved to New York to work as Label Manager for 4AD
4AD
4AD is a British independent record label that was started in 1979 by Ivo Watts-Russell and Peter Kent, funded by Beggars Banquet Records, and is still active today...
.