Paul Ackerman
Paul Ackerman (born February 1909 in New York City , † December 31, 1977 ) was an American journalist .
He was the music editor of Billboard Magazine from 1943 to 1973 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995 in the "non-performers" category.
During his long stint at Billboard, Ackerman played a central role in the emerging rock 'n' roll by advocating its serious recognition as a new genre of music. As a fan of rural blues and country music, and well versed in European and American music history, he recognized earlier musical traditions in them and thus ensured that the new form of music was taken more and more seriously from the middle of the 20th century.
A quote from him reads:
"Music is the most important of our arts, because it cuts through every facet of show business." ("Music is the most important of our arts because it touches every facet of show business .")
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| SURNAME | Ackerman, Paul |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American music editor |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 1909 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | New York City |
| DATE OF DEATH | December 31, 1977 |