Luke Wood

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Luke Wood
Luke Wood
OccupationEx-President (2012-2020), Beats Electronics
Known forBeats Electronics, Former Music Industry Executive, Rock Guitarist

Luke Wood is Ex-President 2012-2020) of Beats Electronics,[1][2] a producer of audio products and equipment founded by musician Andre "Dr. Dre" Young and Jimmy Iovine, co-founder of Interscope Records.[3] He is a former music industry executive and was a guitarist for the 1990s alt-rock band Sammy.[4] He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in American Studies in 1991 from Wesleyan University and currently sits on the Board of Trustees.[5]

Early career[]

Prior to Beats Electronics, Wood was chief strategy officer of Interscope Geffen A&M[6] and president of its rock imprint DGC Records.[3][7] As DGC’s president, Wood was responsible for all Artists & Repertoire (A&R) and marketing decisions[8] and for developing and guiding the label’s artists including Weezer, All-American Rejects, Rise Against, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs.[9][10] Before working in A&R, Wood was involved in the firm’s marketing and publicity.[3]

In 1991, Wood served as a director of publicity for Geffen Records, where he represented bands including Nirvana and Sonic Youth.[9] He later served as director of marketing for Geffen Records and as vice president of A&R at DreamWorks Records.[8]

Wood joined Interscope Records in 2003 (during its merger with DreamWorks) as executive vice president of A&R,[8] where he signed artists such as Jimmy Eat World and Elliott Smith.[10]

Beats Electronics[]

Wood joined Beats Electronics in February 2011 as president and COO, working directly with Dr. Dre and Iovine on product development[3] and overseeing day-to-day operations at the company.[6] Wood was instrumental in Beats Electronics’ acquisition of subscription music service MOG in July 2012 which was later launched into Beats Music in January 2014.[11] Under Luke Wood’s leadership, in August 2014 Beats Electronics and Beats Music were officially acquired by Apple Inc. for $3 billion.[12] In April 2020, Wood stepped down as president of Beats Electronics.[13]

Music career[]

Wood was guitarist for Sammy, a 1990s alt-rock band that released three albums: Debut Album (1994) and Kings of the Island Empire (1995), released by Smells Like Records, and Tales of Great Neck Glory (1996), released by Geffen/DGC Records. In September 2014, Wood was added to Fender Guitar’s Board of Directors.[14]

References[]

  1. ^ "Matthew Costello Named COO of Beat Electronics". Billboard. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  2. ^ Johnston, Lisa (6 November 2013). "Beats Names Costello COO; Wood Joins Board Of Directors". Twice. Retrieved 7 November 2013.
  3. ^ Jump up to: a b c d Halperin, Shirley (1 February 2011). "Luke Wood Named President and COO of Beats Headphones". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  4. ^ Dishman, Lydia. "How Dr. Dre's Burgeoning Headphones Company Stays True To Its Bass-Thumping Roots". Innovation Agents. Fast Company. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  5. ^ "Trustees, Trustees - Wesleyan University". www.wesleyan.edu. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  6. ^ Jump up to: a b Copeland, Michael V. "Total Sonic Domination Is What Drives Beats: 11 Questions With Luke Wood". Business. WIRED. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  7. ^ "Luke Wood, Beats Electronics LLC: Profile and Biography". www.bloomberg.com.
  8. ^ Jump up to: a b c musicandsoundretailer (2014-08-27). "FMIC Welcomes Beats Electronics President Luke Wood To Board". The Music & Sound Retailer. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b Carnoy, David. "13 questions for Luke Wood, the President of Beats". CNET. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  10. ^ Jump up to: a b "Beats president Luke Wood's life at rock's cutting edge". Guitar.com | All Things Guitar. 2019-11-01. Retrieved 2021-08-24.
  11. ^ Peoples, Glenn. "Beats Electronics President and COO Luke Wood Talks About Mog Acquisition, Future of Beats". Billboard.Biz. Billboard. Retrieved 15 October 2012.
  12. ^ "Beats is now officially part of Apple". The Verge. Retrieved 2014-08-01.
  13. ^ "Longtime Beats President Luke Wood to Step Down".
  14. ^ "Fender Adds Beats President to Board". Music Inc Magazine.

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