Tommy Mottola Quotes

A collection of quotes by Tommy Mottola.

Tommy Mottola is a prominent American music executive who has made significant contributions to the music industry. He was born on July 14, 1949, in The Bronx, New York. Mottola began his career in the 1970s working as a songwriter and artist manager before moving into a notable executive role.

In the early 1980s, Mottola joined CBS Records (now Sony Music Entertainment) and quickly rose through the ranks. He played a key role in the success of several iconic artists, including Michael Jackson, Mariah Carey, and Celine Dion. Mottola's keen business acumen and expertise in artist development established him as one of the most influential figures in the music business.

During his tenure as the CEO of Sony Music Entertainment from 1988 to 2003, Mottola spearheaded numerous successful projects and launched the careers of several renowned musicians. He also played a crucial role in expanding Sony Music's global reach, making it one of the leading music labels in the world.

After leaving Sony, Mottola founded Casablanca Records and built it into a successful venture, signing artists such as Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony. He later sold Casablanca Records to Universal Music Group.

Beyond his music career, Tommy Mottola has also shown interest in other areas, such as film production and fashion. With his unwavering passion and remarkable contributions to the music industry, Mottola has left an indelible mark on the business and continues to be respected for his significant influence.

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Everything starts and ends with the song, and working with writers and really learning their process and craft was an invaluable experience.

Tommy Mottola

Learning

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In this world, shipmates, sin that pays its way can travel freely, and without passport; whereas Virtue, if a pauper, is stopped at all frontiers.

Herman Melville

Faith Reason

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Trust is a big word for me. Loyalty and trust, for me, are everything. It's the core of what I'm about and what the people around me hopefully are about. It's a certain thing that gives you a sense of security. It's the biggest factor in everything I do.

Tommy Mottola

Trust