Died On This Date (June 25, 2010) Tom Ruffino / Warner Bros. Records Executive
themusicsover Tom Ruffino
DOB Unknown – June 25, 2010
Tom Ruffino was a well-respected music industry executive who spent the better part of his long career within the Warner Music Group family. After serving in the U.S. Army, Ruffino broke into the music industry, first with Columbia Records and then Liberty Records. He was hired by Warner Bros.’ International department in 1969, and stayed with the company until his retirement 30 years later. He was the Senior VP of the International when he retired. Tom Ruffino was 70 when he died of complications from kidney disease.
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