This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/23/2019
From the Frank DiLeo Michael Jackson Collection, this is famed record executive Frank DiLeo's personally owned Nena "99 Luft Balloons" original RIAA gold single record award that was presented to him. DiLeo, whose prolific career in the record business touched numerous artists, was best known as Michael Jackson's manager from 1984-1989, who won Michael's attention because of his pivotal work as Vice President of National Promotion at Epic Records in the extraordinarily successful marketing of "Thriller." Working with Michael on his hugely successful tours in the 1980's, as well as his extremely lucrative deal with Pepsi, DiLeo was also co-executive producer along with Michael for Michael's film "Moonwalker" and came back to work with Michael on his 2009 "This Is It" final concert series project that came to an abrupt end when Michael tragically died just prior to the first concert. Measures 13 x 1.25 x 17. Very good condition, with some wear. Comes with a Gotta Have Rock & Roll™ Certificate of Authenticity and a letter of provenance from the DiLeo family.