Background
Merlis, Robert was born on August 26, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Martin Richard and Ethel (Pollack) Merlis.
Merlis, Robert was born on August 26, 1948 in Brooklyn. Son of Martin Richard and Ethel (Pollack) Merlis.
Bachelor, Columbia University, 1969.
Assistant editor, Record World, New York City, 1969-1971; senior publicist, Warner Brothers Records, New York City, 1971-1973; operations manager, Bearsville Records, New York City, 1973-1974; talent manager, Radio Corporation of America Records, New York City, 1974; vice president, national publicity director, WArner Brothers Records, Burbank, California, since 1974. Member of advisory board Delta Blues Museum, Clarksdale, Mississippi, since 1988, Blues Foundation. Member nominating committee Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Member National Academy Recording Arts and Sciences, Country Music Association, Academy Country Music, Studebaker Drivers Club.
Married Judy Moore, December 31, 1969. Children: Alexander, Benjamin, Timothy.