Background
Fishel, James David was born on February 12, 1951 in Cleveland. Son of Richard and Adelee (Stern) Fishel.
Fishel, James David was born on February 12, 1951 in Cleveland. Son of Richard and Adelee (Stern) Fishel.
BJ, U. Miami, Florida, 1973.
Reporter city desk, entertainment writer, Pompano Beach Sun Sentinel, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1973;
manager, buyer, Discount Records, Miami, 1973-1974;
senior editor, Billboard magazine, New York City, 1974-1977;
with, Columbia Records, New York City, 1977-1981;
associate director contemporary music, east coast artists and repertoire, Columbia Records, New York City
associate director black music marketing, Columbia Records, New York City
director east coast product management, popular music department, Columbia Records, New York City
vice president, executive director, Recording Industry Association American, Washington, 1984-1990;
director international operations, GRP Records, Inc., since 1990. Marketing consultant to recording industry and corporation American. Advisor Rhythm and Blues Foundation.
Originator concept of Music In American Smithsonian Institute, since 1988.
Married Barbara Lynn Micale.