, a trailblazer of the concert promotion business, died on July 21 following an extended illness. He was 59.“To most people he was one of the architects of the modern concert era, but to me he was my baby brother. When he started in music, I said if you’re half as good at business as you are as a brother, you’ll be a great success. He far exceeded that mark. … Our father taught us that our word had to be honored. Anyone who knew Mitch, knew that he lived by that.
Slater was partnered with Ron Delsener in Delsener/Slater Presents, which was founded in 1988 and went on to become one of the most successful independent promotion outfits in the northeast and beyond. The company was acquired by SFX Entertainment in 1996, and later by Metropolitan Entertainment Group. Prior to joining Delsener, Slater was director of booking at Madison Square Garden.
shirleyhalperin
RIP my old CampWinadu buddy with the same name. Condolences to his family. I am the Mitch on the left. backstreetsmag