Jac Holzman

Born

1931-09-15

Birthplace

Manhattan, New York, U.S.

Biography

Jac Holzman (born September 15, 1931) is an American record executive. He is the founder of the record labels Elektra Records and Nonesuch Records.[1] Holzman helped commercially launch the CD and home video formats, as well as the pilot program which became MTV.[2] He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.