Type Private | ||
Founded New York, New York (1949) Headquarters Midtown Manhattan (United States) Key people Jeff Allen, Co-Owner
Jeff Epstein, Co-Owner | ||
Universal Attractions was founded by Ben Bart in 1949, the New York City based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen and Jeff Epstein.
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In business since 1949, Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is located in New York City. The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.
History
In 1949, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.
Notable past artists
Jimmy Lunceford
Hank Ballard and The Midnighters
The "5" Royales
Grateful Dead
James Brown & The Famous Flames
Little Willie John
Joe Tex
Tiny Bradshaw
Cootie Williams
Arnett Cobb
Dinah Washington
Chuck Berry
Charles Aznavour
The Ravens
Notable past agents
Dick Allen
Joe Marsolais
Dick Boone
Jack Fink
Harry Lineshetska
James Crawford
Deloris Rosayler
Marti Otelsburg
Lewis (Chet) Dillon
Tammy Taylor
Notable present artists
MC Hammer
The Stylistics
The Chi-Lites
The O'Jays
Roy Ayers
Jennifer Holliday
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
Walter Beasley
En Vogue
J Anthony Brown
After 7
Angela Winbush
Chaka Khan
Howard Hewett