Rob Cavallo, producer of Green Day and the current album by Paramore, has been appointed Chief Creative Officer of Warner Music.
Cavallo produced Green Day’s ‘American Idiot’ album and won a Grammy for his work. He is also the producer of the new Paramore album ‘Brand New Eyes’."WMG has been my musical home since I started as an intern in 1987, and I am so proud to be working there again," Cavallo said in a statement. "The company's artist- and art-first approach to the business is unmatched and their artist roster is a deep and exciting pool of talent that I am excited to add to, work with and help develop more fully. Throughout the years I've done some of my finest work with WMG and I have been consistently impressed with the company's ability and willingness to drive success by supporting the creative process and giving artists and producers the freedom they need to achieve greatness. In the end, it's the people that make the difference, and I am so proud to be in the WMG family."
Lyor Cohen, WMG's Vice Chairman and Chairman and CEO, Recorded Music, Americas and the U.K., said, "Rob is one of the most successful producers of our time and is not only a natural fit for our company but will also serve as a terrific resource for our artists and labels and, on a selective basis, for outside projects with other artists and labels. Having worked with Rob on numerous albums in a variety of genres, I have seen first-hand the creative brilliance he brings to the studio and the passion he brings to every project. I am excited we'll have the ability to benefit from his exceptional talents and look forward to a long-term collaboration that will benefit many WMG recording artists."
Cavallo’s career dates back to the mid 80s when he was a musician and engineer. He became an A&R rep at Warner Brothers in 1987 and began signing bands. His first success was when he signed Goo Goo Dolls in 1989 and then Green Day in 1993.
Cavallo got Fleetwood Mac back together in 1997 for ‘The Dance’. He has worked on albums by Phil Collins, Chris Isaak, Jewel and Dave Matthews.
