Maury Gold
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Contest:
2023 Fictitious Rock and Roll Contributors -- Round 1
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Likely based on Morris “The Octopus” Levy, Maury Gold ran Rondelay Records, and he was the mentor of Richie Finestra, the core character on Vinyl. Gold had mob connections, and he was as charming as he was unfeeling.
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TV Show/Movie Appeared:
Vinyl (2016)
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Actor/Actress:
Paul Ben-Victor
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Position Portrayed:
Owner of Rondelay Records and mentor to Richie Finestra.
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Why you should vote::
In terms of power over the music industry, he had it.
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Why you should not vote::
Vinyl only lasted one season, and he was not the main character.
