Los Angeles, Illinois
April 23, 1938 - June 30, 2014 Jim died peacefully at home at age 76 surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Chicago to Blanche Skebelsky Golden and Richard Golden. Jim moved to Los Angeles in 1971 and founded Wooden Nickel Records with Jerry Weintraub, Bill Traut, and Bob Monoco. He produced...
Read MoreJimmy Golden,of blessed memory may his Neshama soar in Shemayim to highest heights. May thoughts of memorable moments shared together bring blessings to all.
diane rogak,trio pal of Larry Radley ,& Jimmy Golden
August 28, 2025
a dear friend and a patron of my particular art.
james lee stanley
June 28, 2025 | Friend
Hey Golden. Thinking about you today. You are missed pal.
James Lee Stanley
June 28, 2024 | Friend
Thinking about you today pal
james lee stanley
June 28, 2022 | Friend
Jim was one of the nicest people I ever met in the music business and personally. Rest in peace Jim.
Keith Everett
Keith Everett/Gravenhorst
May 29, 2015 | Chicago, IL
Jimmy, I remember all the good and wonderful, you did too when you asked Joanne to call me, that is whey I knew.
Karyn
July 15, 2014
Jim signed me to my first recording contract and throughout the association was honorable and fair. Rare qualities in our business. I am sincerely saddened by his passing. I was hoping to see him at least one more time.
James Lee Stanley
July 08, 2014 | Los Angeles, CA
I was the bass player for The Foggy Notions and Jim (along with Bob Monaco forming MG Productions and Ginny Records) were our managers and promoters. Through the doors Jim opened I was fortunate enough to meet artists and experience musical adventures that most kids in the '60s could only dream of!
I have only good memories of a down to earth, honest guy who was fun to be around. Though clearly not the most famous of people his magic touched, I'll forever be one of the most...
July 06, 2014
