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'''Michael Cohl''' is a [[Canada|Canadian]] concert promoter, [[theatre producer|theatrical producer]] and touring impresario. He is the former Chairman of [[Live Nation]], the largest live entertainment company in the world.<ref name="prnewswire.com"/> Cohl now runs S2BN Entertainment, with offices in Miami and Toronto.<ref name="s2bnentertainment.com"/> Having been named the Howard Hughes of rock ‘n’ roll by ''[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]]'' magazine, Cohl is most famous for having overseen the tours and related ancillary businesses for more than 150 artists, including [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[The Rolling Stones]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young]] and [[U2]].<ref name="cbc.ca"/> He has also been credited with developing the concept of "package" touring. Eliminating the middleman, Cohl worked directly with the artist to strategize and route the tour, promote the dates, and assist in the development and exploitation of the lucrative aftermarket – books, films, DVDs, television specials, and merchandising.<ref name="businessweek.com"/> He is currently the lead producer of ''[[Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark]]'', the most expensive musical in Broadway history, with music by [[Bono]] and [[The Edge]] of [[U2]].<ref name="nymag.com"/>
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'''Michael Cohl''' is a [[Canadians|Canadian]] concert promoter, [[theatre producer|theatrical producer]] and touring impresario. He is the former Chairman of [[Live Nation]].<ref name="prnewswire.com" /> Cohl now runs S2BN Entertainment, with offices in New York and Toronto.<ref name="s2bnentertainment.com" /> Having been named the Howard Hughes of rock ‘n’ roll by ''[[Fortune (magazine)|Fortune]]'' magazine, Cohl is most famous for having overseen the tours and related ancillary businesses for more than 150 artists, including [[Frank Sinatra]], [[Michael Jackson]], [[The Rolling Stones]], [[Prince (musician)|Prince]], [[Stevie Wonder]], [[Pink Floyd]], [[Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young]], [[The Tragically Hip]] and [[U2]].<ref name="cbc.ca"/> He has also been credited with developing the concept of "package" touring. Eliminating the middleman, Cohl worked directly with the artist to strategize and route the tour, promote the dates, and assist in the development and exploitation of the lucrative aftermarket – books, films, DVDs, television specials, and merchandising.<ref name="businessweek.com"/> He was the lead producer of ''[[Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark]]'', the most expensive musical flop in Broadway history, with music by [[Bono]] and [[The Edge]] of [[U2]].<ref name="nymag.com"/>
In December 1995, The [[Toronto Star]] printed a 4,000 word article entitled "King Cohl of Rock'n'Roll and the Tax That Never Was." From conversations with a number of managers of touring bands, the reporter argued that Cohl's Concert Productions International misrepresented to touring artists that it was collecting a tax, while not remitting any such tax to any government body. <ref>Kevin Donovan, "King Cohl of Rock'n'Roll and the Tax That Never Was", The Toronto Star, December 16, 1995, Page A1.</ref>
In December 1995, The [[Toronto Star]] printed a 4,000 word article entitled "King Cohl of Rock'n'Roll and the Tax That Never Was." From conversations with a number of managers of touring bands, the reporter argued that Cohl's Concert Productions International misrepresented to touring artists that it was collecting a tax, while not remitting any such tax to any government body.<ref>Kevin Donovan, "King Cohl of Rock'n'Roll and the Tax That Never Was", The Toronto Star, December 16, 1995, Page A1.</ref> The tax was a phoney tax Cohl added onto every ticket he sold at Toronto's CNE Stadium. Fans paid an extra $3 per ticket for Springsteen, U2, and Stones tickets. According to Canadian government auditors, that $3 per ticket added up to $5 million, all of which was pocketed by Cohl. He avoided jail time but had to sell back his BCL Entertainment Ltd stock to Labatt's.<ref>Bill German, Under Their Thumb, Villard Books, 2009, page 342</ref>


==Honours==
==Honours==
Cohl was inducted into the [[Canadian Music Hall of Fame]],<ref name="carasonline.ca"/> when he received a [[2002 Juno Awards#Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award|Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award]] at the [[Juno Awards of 2002|2002 Juno Awards]].<ref name="junoawards.ca"/> Cohl is also a recipient of the 2004 Billboard Legend of Live award,<ref name="billboard.com"/> an honour previously bestowed on such artists as [[Elton John]] and [[The Allman Brothers Band]]. When ''[[Spamalot]]'' won the 2005 [[Drama Desk Award|Drama Desk]] and [[Tony Award for Best Musical]], Cohl was among the producers who received the awards.<ref name="ibdb.com"/>
Cohl was inducted into the [[Canadian Music Hall of Fame]],<ref name="carasonline.ca"/> when he received a [[2002 Juno Awards#Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award|Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award]] at the [[Juno Awards of 2002|2002 Juno Awards]].<ref name="junoawards.ca"/> Cohl is also a recipient of the 2004 Billboard Legend of Live award,<ref name="billboard.com"/> an honour previously bestowed on such artists as [[Elton John]] and [[The Allman Brothers Band]]. When ''[[Spamalot]]'' won the 2005 [[Drama Desk Award|Drama Desk]] and [[Tony Award for Best Musical]], Cohl was among the producers who received the awards.<ref name="ibdb.com"/> He was inducted in [[Canada's Walk of Fame]] in 2005

== Concert tours ==
Cohl has produced numerous concert tours around the globe.<ref name="cbc.ca"/> A select number include:
*[[Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson's]] [[Victory Tour (The Jacksons tour)|Victory Tour]]
*[[Michael Jackson|Michael Jackson's]] [[Bad World Tour]]
*[[The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones']] [[Steel Wheels/Urban Jungle Tour|Steel Wheels Tour]]
*[[The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones']] [[Voodoo Lounge Tour]]
*[[The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones']] [[Bridges to Babylon Tour]]
*[[The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones']] [[No Security Tour]]
*[[The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones']] [[Licks Tour]]
*[[The Rolling Stones|The Rolling Stones']] [[A Bigger Bang Tour]]
*[[U2|U2's]] [[PopMart Tour]]
*[[Barbra Streisand]]'s [[Streisand: The Tour]]
*[[The Who|The Who's]] [[The Who Tour 1996-1997|World Tour]]
*[[Genesis (band)|Genesis]]' [[Turn It on Again: The Tour]]
*[[Molson Canadian Rocks for Toronto]] (SARS benefit concert)
*[[Live 8]] ([[Barrie, Ontario]])
*[[Yo Gabba Gabba!]] Live: There's a Party in My City! Tour


== Theatre ==
== Theatre ==
Cohl has produced several [[Broadway musical]]s as well as numerous other international touring shows.<ref name="ibdb.com"/> These include:
Cohl has produced several [[Broadway musical]]s as well as numerous other international touring shows.<ref name="ibdb.com"/> These include:
*''[[Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark]]''
*''[[Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark]]''
*''[[The Lord of the Rings (theatre)|The Lord of the Rings]]"
*''[[The Lord of the Rings (theatre)|The Lord of the Rings]]''
*''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]''
*''[[Hairspray (musical)|Hairspray]]''
*''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]''
*''[[The Producers (musical)|The Producers]]''
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*''[[Spamalot]]''
*''[[Spamalot]]''
*''[[La Cage aux Folles (musical)|La Cage aux Folles]]''
*''[[La Cage aux Folles (musical)|La Cage aux Folles]]''
*''[[Bombay Dreams]]
*''[[Bombay Dreams]]''


== ''Satisfaction: The Life and Times of Michael Cohl'' ==
== ''Satisfaction: The Life and Times of Michael Cohl'' ==
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== External links ==
== External links ==
*{{IBDB name}}
*[http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=378872 Michael Cohl] at the [[Internet Broadway Database]]


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Latest revision as of 05:15, 7 April 2024

Michael Cohl
OriginCanada
Occupation(s)Concert promoter, theatrical producer, touring impresario

Michael Cohl is a Canadian concert promoter, theatrical producer and touring impresario. He is the former Chairman of Live Nation.[1] Cohl now runs S2BN Entertainment, with offices in New York and Toronto.[2] Having been named the Howard Hughes of rock ‘n’ roll by Fortune magazine, Cohl is most famous for having overseen the tours and related ancillary businesses for more than 150 artists, including Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Prince, Stevie Wonder, Pink Floyd, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, The Tragically Hip and U2.[3] He has also been credited with developing the concept of "package" touring. Eliminating the middleman, Cohl worked directly with the artist to strategize and route the tour, promote the dates, and assist in the development and exploitation of the lucrative aftermarket – books, films, DVDs, television specials, and merchandising.[4] He was the lead producer of Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark, the most expensive musical flop in Broadway history, with music by Bono and The Edge of U2.[5]

In December 1995, The Toronto Star printed a 4,000 word article entitled "King Cohl of Rock'n'Roll and the Tax That Never Was." From conversations with a number of managers of touring bands, the reporter argued that Cohl's Concert Productions International misrepresented to touring artists that it was collecting a tax, while not remitting any such tax to any government body.[6] The tax was a phoney tax Cohl added onto every ticket he sold at Toronto's CNE Stadium. Fans paid an extra $3 per ticket for Springsteen, U2, and Stones tickets. According to Canadian government auditors, that $3 per ticket added up to $5 million, all of which was pocketed by Cohl. He avoided jail time but had to sell back his BCL Entertainment Ltd stock to Labatt's.[7]

Honours[edit]

Cohl was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame,[8] when he received a Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award at the 2002 Juno Awards.[9] Cohl is also a recipient of the 2004 Billboard Legend of Live award,[10] an honour previously bestowed on such artists as Elton John and The Allman Brothers Band. When Spamalot won the 2005 Drama Desk and Tony Award for Best Musical, Cohl was among the producers who received the awards.[11] He was inducted in Canada's Walk of Fame in 2005

Theatre[edit]

Cohl has produced several Broadway musicals as well as numerous other international touring shows.[11] These include:

Satisfaction: The Life and Times of Michael Cohl[edit]

CBC Television released a 2006 documentary directed by acclaimed filmmaker Barry Avrich as part of the Life and Times series chronicling Cohl's rise to prominence in the entertainment industry. The film claims "When the Rolling Stones won’t make a move without talking to you first, your name must be Michael Cohl." Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Bono all make appearances.[3][12]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Michael Cohl Transitions to Consultant Role With Live Nation" (Press release). United Business Media. 20 June 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  2. ^ "S2BN Entertainment". S2BN Entertainment. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  3. ^ a b "Satisfaction: The Life and Times of Michael Cohl". CBC Television. 24 July 2006. Archived from the original on 2007-12-08. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  4. ^ "Live Nation Entertainment In (LYV:New York) > Michael Cohl: Executive Profile". Businessweek. New York: Bloomberg L.P. People Tab. ISSN 0007-7135. OCLC 1537921. Archived from the original on January 19, 2013. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  5. ^ Green, Jesse (21 November 2010). "A Web and a Prayer". New York. ISSN 0028-7369. OCLC 1760010. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  6. ^ Kevin Donovan, "King Cohl of Rock'n'Roll and the Tax That Never Was", The Toronto Star, December 16, 1995, Page A1.
  7. ^ Bill German, Under Their Thumb, Villard Books, 2009, page 342
  8. ^ "Past Recipients/Inductees List by Year". Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 13 April 2002. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  9. ^ "Juno Awards Database". Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences. 13 April 2002. Archived from the original on 2011-07-06. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  10. ^ "Allman Brothers Earn Billboard Legend Of Live Award". Billboard. 2008. Retrieved 21 February 2011. Previous Legend Of Live award winners include Rolling Stones promoter Michael Cohl (2004)
  11. ^ a b "Michael Cohl > Male > Producer". Internet Broadway Database. Archived from the original on 2010-02-11. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  12. ^ Harris, Bill Toronto Sun (23 July 2006). "CBC doc profiles Michael Cohl Publicity-shy Michael Cohl grants us rare insight into his life and times with satisfying CBC documentary". Jam!. Archived from the original on 2013-01-15. Retrieved 21 February 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)

External links[edit]

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