Music publicist Mark Pucci dies at 79
The blues advocate, who founded Mark Pucci Media, leaves behind decades of work with stars including Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison.
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What happened
Mark Pucci, a publicist and blues advocate, died at age 79. He founded Mark Pucci Media and worked in blues, roots and rock music for more than 50 years. His clients included Johnny Cash, Roy Orbison, The Allman Brothers Band, Taj Mahal, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Delbert McClinton.
Why it matters
His death was mourned across the music industry, which pointed to a legacy spanning more than 50 years.
Timeline
- Oct 15, 6:35 PM ET: Tributes begin for Mark Pucci, a publicist and blues advocate who had died.
- Oct 16, 1:21 PM ET: Pucci's death at age 79 is confirmed, with clients including Johnny Cash and Roy Orbison named in coverage.
Coverage
- Mark Pucci Dead: Music Publicist, Blues Advocate Was 79 (hollywoodreporter.com)
- Music Industry Mourns Loss of Mark Pucci 79, Legendary Publicist, Blues Advocate (rockandbluesmuse.com)
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