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Universal Attractions Agency

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Universal Attractions, Inc.
Company typePrivate
FoundedNew York, New York (1945)
HeadquartersMidtown Manhattan (United States)
Key people
Jeff Allen, Co-Owner
Jeff Epstein, Co-Owner
Websitehttp://www.universalattractions.com

Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) [1] in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen[2] and Jeff Epstein.

The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.[3][4]

History

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In 1945, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.[5][6][7][8]

Notable present artists

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Notable past artists

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Notable past agents

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  • Dick Allen
  • Dick Boone
  • James Crawford
  • Lewis (Chet) Dillon
  • Jack Fink
  • Harry Lineshetska
  • Joe Marsolais
  • Larry Myers
  • Marti Otelsburg
  • Deloris Rosayler
  • Tammy Taylor

References

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  1. ^ Gulla, Bob (2008). "Icons of R & B and soul : an encyclopedia of the artists who revolutionized rhythm". Greenwood Press. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-08807-0. OCLC 230807722. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  2. ^ a b c "CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles". www.celebrityaccess.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  3. ^ "Universal Attractions Agency". www.universalattractions.com/. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  4. ^ "James Brown: Behind The Scenes Of A Legendary Career At UAA". www.pollstar.com/. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  5. ^ "Doowopcafe.net".
  6. ^ "James Brown Biography". Rolling Stone.
  7. ^ CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles
  8. ^ James Brown Biography
  9. ^ "JENNIFER HOLLIDAY | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  10. ^ "★ M.C. Hammer Address". www.fanmail.biz. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  11. ^ "Booking Information - THE STYLISTICS". www.thestylistics.org. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  12. ^ "James Brown". www.history-of-rock.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  13. ^ "%22universal attractions%22 %22ben bart%22 - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  14. ^ "Artifact: Fax It Loud". NYMag.com. 12 December 2007. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  15. ^ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - the Ravens". Archived from the original on 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
  16. ^ a b Gulla, Bob (2008-01-01). Icons of R&B and Soul: Ray Charles ; Little Richard ; Fats Domino ; Ruth Brown ; LaVern Baker ; Sam Cooke ; Jackie Wilson ; Etta James ; Ike and Tina Turner ; The Isley Brothers ; James Brown. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313340451.
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