About Sam Trust

Trust Music Management: Formed in 1971 to serve publishing needs of artist/writers such as the Everly Brothers, David Clayton Thomas of Blood Sweat and Tears, Tennessee Ernie Ford and others. Created publishing companies Rocksmith Music, ASCAP and Mandina Music, BMI.

ATV MUSIC CORP/NORTHERN SONGS — President and CEO (1973–1985)

Created one of the most successful publishing companies of the 1970’s and 80’s (ATV) that produced numerous hits and achieved many awards, along with exploiting existing catalogs of LENNON and McCartney. While at ATV, developed BRUTON PRODUCTION MUSIC LIBRARY that later became APM (Association Production Music) via a joint agreement with EMI’s KEITH PROWSE PRODUCTION MUSIC LIBRARY. Acquired many publishing companies for ATV, and participated in the eventual sale of ATV/NORTHERN SONGS.

Key witness on behalf of John Lennon, at his request, during his green card immigration trial.

LORIMAR MUSIC — President (1986–1989)

Supervised the music and exploitation from Lorimar television and films as well as creating an independent pop music publishing arm which achieved three #1 awards in Jazz, Country, and R&B. Acquired SILVERLINE/GOLDLINE publishing companies.

KILLER TRACKS (1989–1997)

Created this company in 1989 which eventually became one of the top production music suppliers in the world. Sold Killer Tracks to BMG MUSIC PUBLISHING in 1996 which became their flagship company in production music. Continued as CEO until June 30, 1997.

Semi-retired to Carmel, CA. and returned to Trust Music Management, Inc. Supervised and helped increase earnings of the copyrights of the estate of film songwriter legend Harry Warren. Administered several music publishing entities including music of Academy Award nominee, Jorge Calandrelli. Administered and exploited Mandina and Rocksmith Music companies co-owned with partner. (sold in 2001)

Consultant for Sony/ATV MUSIC 1998–2000 and Killer Tracks 1997–1999. Serves as witness in music business litigation. Administrator for Doris Day music, recording, film and television entities and now her estate.

ACQUISITION CONSULTANT

Extensive experience in evaluating music publishing companies which are candidates for acquisition, as well as valuing estates thereof.