MATTHEW SZTUMPFMusic manager Matthew Sztumpf, who died on 21 March, 2010 was best known for spells overseeing the careers of Madness and The Smiths.
He helped organise the legendary 2 Tone tours of the late 1970s, launching the career of Madness and their fellow ska revivalists.
Sztumpf managed The Smiths twice, first briefly in 1985 and then again the following year, renegotiating their contract with Rough Trade prior to the release of seminal album The Queen Is Dead.
Both times the caprices of lead singer Morrissey saw his services summarily dispensed with after a few weeks.
He went on to manage ’80s pop act Swing Out Sister and more recently indie pop band Scouting for Girls, as well as running tours and events for Sony.
Mark Knopfler manager Paul Crockford said: “'Matt was one of the good guys in the business. He did the best for his acts with honesty, dignity and most importantly, a sense of humour. He will be sorely missed.”
Chrysalis chief executive Jeremy Lascelles said: “Matthew was a real straight-up, good bloke, with no edge or side to him. He was a genuinely nice guy, and there are not enough of those around. I’m very, very sad that he is no longer with us.”
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