Universal Attractions Agency

Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) [1] in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen[2] and Jeff Epstein.

Universal Attractions, Inc.
TypePrivate
FoundedNew York, New York (1945)
HeadquartersMidtown Manhattan (United States)
Key people
Jeff Allen, Co-Owner
Jeff Epstein, Co-Owner
Websitehttp://www.universalattractions.com

The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.[3][4]

History

In 1945, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.[5][6][7][8]

Notable past artists

Jimmy Lunceford
Hank Ballard and The Midnighters
The "5" Royales
Grateful Dead
James Brown & The Famous Flames[9][10][11]
Little Willie John
Joe Tex
Tiny Bradshaw
Cootie Williams
Arnett Cobb
Dinah Washington[12]
Chuck Berry
Charles Aznavour
The Ravens[13][12]

Notable past agents

Dick Allen[14]
Joe Marsolais
Dick Boone
Jack Fink
Harry Lineshetska
James Crawford
Deloris Rosayler
Marti Otelsburg
Lewis (Chet) Dillon
Tammy Taylor
Larry Myers

Notable present artists

Angie Stone
MC Hammer[15]
The Stylistics[16]
The Chi-Lites[2]
The O'Jays
Roy Ayers
Jennifer Holliday[17]
Najee
Pieces of a Dream
Jimmy "JJ" Walker
DMX
Bobby Brown
KRS-One
Salt-N-Pepa
Keith Sweat
Johnny Gill
Phil Perry
Tevin Campbell
Slick Rick
Bell Biv DeVoe
Heavy D
Mos Def
The Sugarhill Gang
SWV
Too Short
CeCe Winans
Donald Lawrence
Mary Mary
The Delfonics
The Dramatics[2]
Walter Beasley
En Vogue
J Anthony Brown
After 7
Angela Winbush
Chaka Khan
Howard Hewett

References
  1. Gulla, Bob (2008). "Icons of R & B and soul : an encyclopedia of the artists who revolutionized rhythm". Greenwood Press. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-08807-0. OCLC 230807722. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  2. "CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles". www.celebrityaccess.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
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  4. "James Brown: Behind The Scenes Of A Legendary Career At UAA". www.pollstar.com/. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
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  6. "James Brown Biography". Rolling Stone.
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  8. James Brown Biography
  9. "James Brown". www.history-of-rock.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  10. "%22universal attractions%22 %22ben bart%22 - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  11. "Artifact: Fax It Loud". NYMag.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  12. Gulla, Bob (2008-01-01). Icons of R&B and Soul: Ray Charles ; Little Richard ; Fats Domino ; Ruth Brown ; LaVern Baker ; Sam Cooke ; Jackie Wilson ; Etta James ; Ike and Tina Turner ; The Isley Brothers ; James Brown. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313340451.
  13. "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - the Ravens". Archived from the original on 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
  14. Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1949-03-05). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. "★ M.C. Hammer Address". www.fanmail.biz. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  16. "Booking Information - THE STYLISTICS". www.thestylistics.org. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  17. "JENNIFER HOLLIDAY | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
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