Michael Dorf
Michael Dorf
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Full Name and Common Aliases
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Michael Dorf is a well-known American entrepreneur, artist manager, and music industry executive.
Birth and Death Dates
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Born: November 9, 1964
No public record of passing available.
Nationality and Profession(s)
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American
Entrepreneur, Artist Manager, Music Industry Executive
Early Life and Background
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Michael Dorf was born on November 9, 1964. His early life is not as well-documented, but he showed a keen interest in music and the arts from an early age.
Major Accomplishments
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Dorf's career spans over three decades in the music industry. He has worked with numerous high-profile artists, including David Bowie, Tom Waits, and the Velvet Underground. As an entrepreneur, Dorf is perhaps best known for his work as founder of the Knitting Factory nightclub chain.
Notable Works or Actions
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Founded the Knitting Factory in 1987
Managed the careers of influential artists such as Tom Waits and David Bowie
* Produced various music festivals and events
Impact and Legacy
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Michael Dorf's contributions to the music industry have been multifaceted. As an artist manager, he has played a crucial role in shaping the careers of numerous iconic musicians. The Knitting Factory chain, which he founded, provided a platform for both established and emerging artists.
Dorf's influence extends beyond his work as an entrepreneur and manager. He has also been recognized for his commitment to preserving music history through various initiatives, including his efforts to preserve the Velvet Underground's legacy.
Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered
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Michael Dorf is widely quoted and remembered due to his pioneering work in promoting underground and avant-garde music. His dedication to supporting artists who pushed boundaries has left a lasting impact on the music landscape.
Quotes by Michael Dorf
If Clinton had told the truth about the Lewinsky evidence, Jones would be in no better position than she is now,
You would need to have O'Connor and Stevens leave to have any change on the larger, broader question.
Anything the court does that is controversial is going to be in danger as long as it's controversial. The reason why racial segregation in schools is not going to come back is not because all nine justices think Brown is right. It's because the country has accepted that it is right.
At that point, Roberts either has to join them, saying that Roe is good law, ... or he has to join the dissent of Scalia, Rehnquist and Thomas, each of whom says Roe is an abomination and should be taken off the books.
We picked a radical. Someone not typically considered, someone who has never been honored by the UJA for any Jewish function. It's out of left field, and that allows us a lot of room to grow. At the same ceremony we will also be honoring Debbie Friedman; ours is a very wide definition of Jewish music.
The real question in this case ... is who makes the threshold determination of using a civilian or military legal system. It's a classic case of executive and congressional power versus judicial power.
Today's cutting-edge technology has broadened the horizon of possibilities for music audiences.
Jewish music has come an extremely long way since Bob Zimmerman changed his name to Dylan. Now you have Madonna adopting Jewish culture and making it pop, showing the Hebrew aleph on a backdrop in her concerts. It's an interesting phenomenon, and the festival is a bit of a manifestation that Jewish music is becoming a genre of sorts.
He fired the shots across the bow of Congress, and he has gotten the lower courts to pay attention to these things.
Based on (Wright's) determination that Jones failed to show any adverse job impact to her, whether Clinton had a sexual affair with Lewinsky is irrelevant.