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Dave Lory is a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his strategic leadership in artist development, publishing, and event production. Based in New Jersey, Lory has a track record that spans managing iconic artists, shaping careers, and producing influential music events. While not active as a performing artist, his contributions behind the scenes have left a lasting imprint on rock, country, and rap scenes alike. This page highlights his biography, selected discography highlights as an author and executive, and an overview of upcoming tour information for fans seeking authentic industry insight and connections.

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With a career that includes guiding Jeff Buckley’s early trajectory, serving in senior roles at Mercury Records and Artemis Records, and orchestrating pivotal industry events like the New Music Seminar and Songwriters Hall of Fame dinners, Dave Lory offers a unique insider perspective on the music business. His 2018 book, Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to the Last Goodbye (co-authored with Jim Irvin), provides an intimate look at Buckley’s creative era. For fans and industry peers, Lory’s experiences span management, publishing, and event production, underscoring his versatile influence across genres. Stay connected for updates on his latest projects, published works, and potential future appearances as a speaker or collaborator.

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  • Managed Jeff Buckley from the mid-1990s until Buckley's death in 1997, helping shape Buckley's early career and touring trajectory.
  • Held senior executive roles, including Senior Vice President of International Marketing/Artist Development at Mercury Records and leadership at Artemis Records.
  • Produced/organized major music events such as the New Music Seminar and Songwriters Hall of Fame dinners.
  • Authored Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to the Last Goodbye, published 2018 (co-authored with Jim Irvin); the book offers insider perspectives on Buckley's career and era.
  • Based in New Jersey; career spans artists across rock, country, and rap, with a focus on management, publishing, and event production.
  • No publicly documented touring activity as a performer; Lory is known as an industry executive and author rather than a recording/performing artist.

With a career that includes guiding Jeff Buckley’s early trajectory, serving in senior roles at Mercury Records and Artemis Records, and orchestrating pivotal industry events like the New Music Seminar and Songwriters Hall of Fame dinners, Dave Lory offers a unique insider perspective on the music business. His 2018 book, Jeff Buckley: From Hallelujah to the Last Goodbye (co-authored with Jim Irvin), provides an intimate look at Buckley’s creative era. For fans and industry peers, Lory’s experiences span management, publishing, and event production, underscoring his versatile influence across genres. Stay connected for updates on his latest projects, published works, and potential future appearances as a speaker or collaborator.

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