Gerry Kearby

Career

He worked predominantly with music and audio-related electronics and software companies. At Liquid Audio he also drove development of digital audio watermarking technology since acquired and used by Microsoft At its peak, Liquid Audio had a market capitalization close to $1 billion. From January 1989 until June 1995, Mr.

Kearby served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Studer Editech Corporation, a professional audio recording division of the Studer company.

Kearby created some of the earliest versions of digital audio workstation product families working with many colleagues. Gerry served in the United States Marine Corps as percussionist for their premier ceremonial unit, "The Commandant"s Own" in Washington District of Columbia between 1967 and 1968.

Kearby died on August 6, 2012 in Pescadero, California.

Achievements

• He was co-founder, Chief Executive Officer and President of Liquid Audio, Incorporated. In that position, he testified before the United States Congress regarding digital music distribution. Prior to Liquid Audio, Kearby was co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Integrated Media Systems, a manufacturer of computer-based professional audio equipment from June 1995 to December 1995.