Lenny Waronker

American record producer and music industry executive.

Son of [a=Si Waronker], father of [a=Anna Waronker] and [a=Joey Waronker], together with his first wife [a=Donna Loren] (1968-1986, divorced).

He started his career in the promotional division of [l13531] in the early 60s. Later was hired by Warner/Reprise as producer, recommended by [a269663] and [a276426] and, in 1970, promoted to head of A&R by [a453501]. He has worked with [a=Maria Muldaur], [a=Gordon Lightfoot], [a=Randy Newman], [a=The Doobie Brothers], and [a=Eric Clapton] among others.

Waronker was president of [l=Warner Bros. Records] from 1982 till 1992, when he left the company and joined the newly formed [l4887], which he ran, together with Ostin, for the following decade.

Born October 3, 1941 in Los Angeles, California, USA.