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1946 - 2019

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1946

DIED

2019

Shelly Liebowitz Obituary

February 2, 1946 - March 12, 2019 Entertainment industry veteran Shelly Liebowitz passed away peacefully on March 12th, 2019 in Thousand Oaks, CA. He was born in Brooklyn, NY to Benjamin and Lucille Liebowitz. Shelly was a record producer, promoter, writer, director, personal manager, and performer, working with such artists as Sammy Davis Jr and Ella Fitzgerald. Shelly also founded the SRI Label Group, a collection of publishing and recording companies. He was awarded an Emmy, several Grammys and was honored by the International Jazz Hall of Fame. Shelly is survived by his sister, Dorothy, and his son Bennett. As per his wishes, no service is will be held.

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Published by Los Angeles Times on Mar. 19, 2019.

Memories and Condolences
for Shelly Liebowitz

8 Entries

Laura Yael Cislaghi Motta

May 3, 2025

Forever. Captain, my Captain.

Jack Licursi

March 13, 2024

Still in my heart and thoughts. Often I think and wish I had Shelly to call and run things past. ALWAYS returned my calls and made me feel valued. A rare man and work mate, giving me a lot of love and experience and support. RIP brother.

Jack S. Licursi

March 14, 2023

Shelly was like my brother, big brother. Professionally speaking we were on the same page, how we respected and dealt with artists and people. Very rare man. Shelly NEVER said he'd call me back, Always took my calls. Just a genuine guy with great heart and knowledge of what he was doing. Some of the best experiences I've ever had in the studio. Sincerely wish he was still here.

Max

March 14, 2021

A true friend , your are miss.

Max

December 7, 2020

My Friend and Music Business Mentor. You are Miss Dearly.
A.Max Smith ProMarketing of Las Vegas . Former Director Marketing SRI Records. Blessing to the SRI Music Family....and to son Bennet and sister Dorothy..

Denise Burnside

November 14, 2019

Shelly and my daughter Elena were friends, and would call one another. I spoke with Shelly a couple of times, and was taken by his charm. He asked my daughter to help with the Jazz Hall of Fame he was hoping to open, and she tried to get Peavey's interested. Sadly, they declined. Hopefully, a Jazz Hall of Fame will open. Rest In Peace, Shelly. May Heaven enjoy your sense of humor, as much as we did. Denise Burnside

Marvin Hill

July 20, 2019

My friend, my mentor. Thank you for taking a chance on me as am Artist in the world of Blues. You always gave me the confidence to be the best at what I do. You gave me my first Blues Artist contract. I'm going to miss you my friend. In our last conversation, you said I was one of the best Blues Guitarist in the World. Well this is for you now bro. Love you Shelly, The Pied Piper of Blues, Marvin Hill

Peace and freedom

March 22, 2019

Shelly was like a big brother I never had. From first meeting he was positive and supportive of my musical and life endevores. We talked about life, death and everything in between. I was lucky enough to have worked with Shelly. He was a stand up guy. He ALWAYS returned my calls. He was a man of his word to me at all times. We had spoken in January and were planing on seeing each other in June. I am incredibly sad and in shock at his passing. God speed. RIP buddy. I can still hear you laughing at my silly comments.A truly great, great guy.

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