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Don Was

Born in Detroit, Don Was is widely recognized as a GRAMMY® Award-winning producer, musician, and band leader. He co-founded the successful 1980s group Was (Not Was) with David Was.

He won multiple GRAMMY® Awards, including Producer of the Year in 1995, for his work with legendary artists such as Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Bonnie Raitt, Elton John, Willie Nelson, John Mayer, and Brian Wilson.

Was has served as musical director or consultant on multiple films, including Thelma and Louise and Toy Story. He earned a British Academy Award (BAFTA) for Best Original Score for the film Backbeat. He also directed and produced the acclaimed documentary I Just Wasn't Made for These Times about Brian Wilson. Since January 2012, Don Was has served as President of the legendary jazz label, Blue Note Records.

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