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Jerry Heller was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States on October 6, 1940. Jerry Heller was credited as a DJ producer, writer and talent agent. Death is recorded on September 2, 2016, at the age of 75. Education on record includes Shaker Heights High School and Ohio University.
My Take
Jerry Heller is one of music history's most morally tangled figures, and that's precisely why he fascinates me. The man went from a comfortable Shaker Heights upbringing to representing Marvin Gaye, Journey and Creedence, then defined an era as the manager behind N.W.A and Eazy-E. Straight Outta Compton cast him as a villain, but I think reducing him to that is lazy. Nobody assembles that roster without a genuine ear and ferocious hustle. He died in 2016, yet the West Coast sound he helped unleash still echoes everywhere. I'd rather remember the full, complicated man than the caricature.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Heller
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ヘラー
- Reading
- じぇりー・へらー
- Born
- October 6, 1940 – September 2, 2016
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Dragon
- Origin
- Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- DJ producer / writer / talent agent / talent manager / music publisher
2. Background
- High school
- Shaker Heights High School
- University
- Ohio University
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry%20Heller
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2748625
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-17
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Heller born?
Born October 6, 1940.
When did Jerry Heller die?
Died September 2, 2016, aged 75.
Where was Jerry Heller from?
Jerry Heller was from Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States.
What did Jerry Heller do?
Jerry Heller worked as DJ producer, writer, talent agent, talent manager, music publisher.
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