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Jack was born on February 19, 1945 to Jack and Betty Oliver in Guildford, England and then raised in Muswell Hill, North London. Jack attended Hornsey College of Art where he studied Industrial Design. After graduating, Jack got his first job at a design studio and shortly thereafter, Jack landed a job at Chappell's Music Publishing. During that time, he formed a band called The Chocolate Watchband with songwriter Gary Osborne, and had several singles including "The Sound of the Summer" and "Requiem". In 1967, Jack joined the Beatles Company, Apple, to work in their music publishing division and managed Mary Hopkin and later became the President of Apple Records from 1969–1971. Jack moved to Los Angeles in 1971, where he worked with Peter Asher's management company working with acclaimed artists such as Linda Ronstadt, James Taylor and Cat Stevens. Jack went on to manage acclaimed songwriter, Tom Snow and he also worked as the Personal Manager for Academy-Award winning actor, Nicolas Cage.
Jack was incredibly passionate about fashion, design, music, cars and travel. In his spare time, he enjoyed sailing or racing his sailboat with his crew and sons or driving around in his vintage Mini Coopers or MG. Jack was known for his quick-witted humor, fierce determination and of course, his smart sense of fashion. Although strong willed and stubborn at times, Jack had an enormous heart and he was incredibly generous to all those who came into his life. Above all, Jack was a devoted, loyal and loving father and friend. Jack is survived by his brother, Geoff Oliver; his daughter, Sara; sons, Jesse and Michael; and his two granddaughters, Myla and Riley.
"I was in the right place at the right time several times in my life. The secret is knowing you're there at that moment in time and knowing what to do with it when you are." - Jack Oliver
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for Jack Oliver
Teri Weigel
May 26, 2025
I met Jack when I worked with Peter Asher in the 70´s / 80´s. He was always a gentleman and always looking out for my wellbeing. He was a dear friend. I miss his humor, style and kindness. You are dearly missed Jack. I´m grateful you are part of my life. Rest in peace friend
Michael Blacksten
April 7, 2025
This Saddens me, I knew Jack for 10 years, He last told me he was moving in with his Daughter I believe, he was Gentleman, he was just a really nice guy,
Geoffrey OLIVER
February 19, 2025
Thinking of you today on what would have been your 80th birthday. We miss you but think of the many good times we spent over the years even though we lived a long way apart. With love xx
Rusty
January 9, 2024
Jack was my stepdad and Perrins my sister, I have very fond memories of him. He was a lovely man. I´m sorry we lost contact but will never forget him. Love to his family and friends.
John Morgan
November 9, 2023
Jack and I met on our first day at senior school way back in 1956 and the friendship lasted all the years since. Jacks' family, his dad Jack, his Mum Betty and brother Geoff lived in Crouch Hill and moved to Muswell Hill in the fifties and we spent a lot of time together. The sixties was quite active and so were we and when he decided to move to the U.S.A. we stayed in touch. We tried to meet up when he came back to England and I and my wife met up with him when we were in California on the few occasions we were there. You were a good friend Jack, and I shall miss you. My many sympathies and condolences go to his family. His children Jesse, Sara and Michael and his remaining brother ,Geoff.
Goodbye old friend.
John Morgan
(Mogsie)
Gary Osborne
November 7, 2023
That's a lovely tribute Perrin ... and I suspect it's the one of which Jack would've been most proud. Bravo.
Perrin
November 6, 2023
I only have a short memory of Jack. He was my stepfather for a few years when I was very young. My memories of him were very fond and he was caring and kind. More fatherly and warm than I had known. I feel privileged to have know him for a short while in my childhood x
Jeff Bailey
October 29, 2023
Sorry and sad to lose my
good friend. We met at Tollington Grammar School, Muswell Hill 67 years ago and we were very close as was John Mogsie Morgan.
The three of us were always together throughout our teenage and career lives, until he moved `across the pond´. I Still in touch with his wife Shandy until she passed last year, but remain in touch with his step-daughters Rusty and Perrin who are also sad at his passing.
So many memories, so much fun. He will be missed.
Jeff Bailey - a good friend
Ron Chappell
October 29, 2023
Rest in peace,Jack.Not met for many years but not forgotten. Thanks for some good memories after we left Tollington Grammar school.
Ron Chappell
Mike Schaalma
October 27, 2023
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRBXAUX2kdU
My sincerest sympathy to the family of Jack Oliver. The above link is a video in which Ken Mansfield, who was the US manager of Apple Records, talks about his book, "The White Book." Included in the video is a conversation between Ken and Jack Oliver.
John Mayston-Taylor
October 23, 2023
I met Jack through our shared passion for old cars.
He became a dear `all weather´ friend who always told it the way it was.
He showed me that style has no bounds and his witty phrases would often stop me in my tracks.
He was caring and giving and was there for me when I needed a friend.
I´m proud and humbled to have shared so many happy times and moments together.
I miss him now and I always will.
Chris O´DELL
October 23, 2023
Jack was one of my closest and o.dear friends. I called him Jackie O. I shall miss him everyday and I´ll still be sitting here waiting for that weekly phone call. Until we meet again, my friend
Geoffrey OLIVER
October 23, 2023
Brothers are more than best friends could ever be. Thanks Jack for always being a loving and caring brother, I will so miss you.
Gary
October 23, 2023
I met Jack when I was 15, when he had hair and was known to all as Jack The Raver. We recorded together for Decca with a spectacular lack of success as The Chocolate Watch Band before splitting and going our separate ways due to "musical similarities". Proud to say he always credited me with having "dragged him into the music business" and even prouder to say we had a 60 year friendship without a cross word. My world will be a little colder and a lot less fun without him. Love to all.... Gary Osborne
Celia Maxwell
October 23, 2023
Remembering Jack as a little boy. And as a kind and generous friend and cousin
.Celia and Alan
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