David Arnold Less

Background

Less, David Arnold was born on May 25, 1952 in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Son of Leon and Dorothy Less.

Education

Bachelor, Rhodes College, 1974; Master of Arts, Memphis State University, 1978.

Career

Vice president, The Video Music Channel, Atlanta, 1981-1983; freelance music journalist various magazines including, Memphis, Rolling Stone, Downbeat, Memphis, 1975-1979; president, chief Executive officer, Music Vision Prodns., Memphis, 1983-1985; director entertainment, Belz Hotels, Memphis, 1985-1988; general manager, Mud Island Theme Park, Memphis, 1988-1989; vice president, The Pyramid Companies, Memphis, 1989-1990; president, S.P.E.C.S., 1990-1993; executive director, Blues Foundation, 1993-1996; president, Gibson Entertainment, 1996. Consultant, researcher Brooks Memorial Art Gallery, 1976. Music researcher National Endowment for Humanities (youthgrant 1977), 1977-1978.

Consultant, producer Beale St. Music Festival, 1978-1982 (all Memphis).

Achievements

• David Arnold Less has been listed as a noteworthy Communication executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Governor's Homecoming '86 Committee, Memphis.

Interests

• Avocations: basketball, racquetball, collecting records.

Connections

Married Angela C. Hefner, September 2, 1985.

Father:

Leon Less

Mother:

Dorothy Less

Spouse:

Angela C. Hefner