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Music PR Legend Mark Pucci Dies at 79
17 Oct
Summary
- Veteran music publicist Mark Pucci died at age 79.
- He represented music icons Johnny Cash and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
- Pucci received the Keeping Blues Alive Award in 2008.
Mark Pucci, a renowned publicist and blues enthusiast, passed away at the age of 79, concluding a distinguished 50-year career in the music industry. Pucci's professional journey began with significant roles at Capricorn Records, where he managed publicity for iconic Southern rock groups including The Allman Brothers Band and Lynyrd Skynyrd.
Transitioning to entrepreneurship, Pucci founded Mark Pucci Media in Atlanta. His firm represented a constellation of music legends such as Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, and Carl Perkins. Simultaneously, he championed blues music, receiving the esteemed Keeping Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation in 2008 for his preservation efforts.
Pucci also lent his public relations expertise to politics, notably during Jimmy Carter's 1976 presidential campaign. His impactful career and dedication to music, particularly the blues, leave a lasting legacy in the industry.
