Jake Gold (born April 4, 1958) is an American-born Canadian music manager. He was a judge on the '' Canadian Idol'' television program. In addition to ''Idol'' participants, he has managed Canadian artists

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Early life

Gold was born in New Jersey. His family moved to Toronto when he was a small child.

Career

Gold started his management company, The Management Trust, in the 1980s. He managed the Tragically hip for seventeen years, ending in 2003, and was also manager for the band

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. In 2002, Gold was chosen as a judge for the television talent contest show Canadian Idol, and he held this role for six seasons. The Management Trust (MGM Trust) later represented artists Adam Cohen and

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, as well as music producers me&john, Moe Berg, Russell Broom, Terry Brown, and Laurence Currie. He has been awarded Manager of the Year three times by the Canadian Music Industry.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gold, Jake 1958 births Living people Canadian music managers Canadian television variety show hosts Canadian Idol Jewish American musicians Jewish Canadian musicians Musicians from Toronto People from New Jersey American emigrants to Canada 21st-century American Jews