Dannie Flesher
DOB Unknown – January 10, 2010
Dannie Flesher was the co-founder of Wax Trax Records, the storied Chicago record store and label during the ’80s and ’90s. Flesher and partner, Jim Nash first opened the store in Denver, but moved it to Chicago in 1978. The store specialized in punk and electronica, and usually stocked the most sought-after import releases. The store became a local mecca for young punks and hip college kids. Flesher and Nash eventually launched the Wax Trax record label, home to such industrial acts as KMFDM, Ministry, and Front 42. Unfortunately, Flesher and Nash never felt the need to sign contracts with their artists, so as would be expected, the successful ones ended up being courted away by major labels. The label went bankrupt in 1992 and was purchased by TVT Records. Dannie Flesher retired from the music business in 2005 and died of pneumonia on January 10, 2010. He was 58 .
Thanks to Craig Rosen at Number 1 Albums for the assist.