Died On This Date (November 3, 2008) Danny Yarbrough / Former Head of Sony Music Distribution
themusicsover 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.