Background
Gillig-Degrave, Manfred Silvester Karl was born on January 10, 1950 in Kronach, Germany. Son of Lester Earl Smith and Margot Gillig.
magazine editor music publisher
Gillig-Degrave, Manfred Silvester Karl was born on January 10, 1950 in Kronach, Germany. Son of Lester Earl Smith and Margot Gillig.
Student, University Freiburg, Germany, 1970-1980.
Managing director Dreisam Verlag Pubrs., Freiburg, 1977-1980. Music editor Stereoplay Magazine, Stuttgart, Germany, 1980-1981, Audio Magazine, Stuttgart, Germany, 1981-1985. Music and managing editor Hifi Vision Magazine, Germany, 1985-1989.
Managing editor Musik Express/Sounds, Munich, 1989-1991. Editor-in-chief Zounds Magazine, Stuttgart, 1991-1993, Musikwoche, Munich, 1993-2000. Founder, owner, managing director Blue Vision Records, Stuttgart, since 1988.
Public, managing director Hannibal Verlag, Planegg, Germany, since 2000.
Member Gesellschaft fur Verwertung Der Leistungsschutzrechte, Verwertungsgesellschaft Wort, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik e.v., Gesellschaft für Musikalische Aufführungs-und Mechanische Vervielfältigungsrechte.
Married Susanne Schwarz, April 1, 1971 (divorced 1976). Married Francoise Elisabeth Degrave, April 12, 1985.