Jake Gold (born April 4, 1958) is an American-born Canadian music manager. He was a judge on the Canadian Idol television program.'Scarlett Jane: "Two best friends figuring it out"'. Ottawa Citizen, Lynn Saxberg, September 11, 2015 In addition to Idol participants, he has managed Canadian artists The Tragically Hip, The Watchmen, The Cliks, and Sass Jordan."Sass Jordan". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Steve Mclean and Andrew Mcintosh, August 29, 2013
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 Big Wreck."What an artist manager does, and what to look for in finding one". Words and Music, by David McPherson | June 15, 2013
In 2002, Gold was chosen as a judge for the television talent contest show Canadian Idol, and he held this role for six seasons."Looking back on 10th anniversary of 'Canadian Idol'". CTV News, Nick Patch, June 12, 2013
The Management Trust (MGM Trust) later represented artists Adam Cohen and Crash Karma, 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.
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