Danny Yarbrough
DOB Unknown – November 3, 2008
Danny Yarbrough was a longtime record industry executive who spent most of his career in the Sony/Columbia family. In 1965, Yarbrough was hired by CBS Records to be a sales representative out of their Atlanta Branch. Over the next four decades, he worked his way up through the ranks, serving as sales manager, branch manager, and then Vice President of Sales at Columbia Records. He ultimately became Sr. Vice President of Sales and Distribution back on distribution side of the company. He left Sony in 2003 and became a consultant. Danny Yarbrough died in his sleep on November 3, 2008.
Thanks to Craig Rosen at Number1Albums for the assist.
I knew Danny’s son very well… I didn’t know Danny had passed.
Danny Yarbrough was my uncle. I am proud to say that I get to write a report on him now. It’s still sad to think that he has passed. I would love to know more about his work if someone knows anything.