Warner Music has announced the appointment of record producer Rob Cavallo to the role of Chief Creative Officer. The producer, perhaps best known for producing Green Day's 'American Idiot', but also the production talent behind the new Paramore album, has had a long professional relationship with the major, in particular in A&R roles.
Confirming his new appointment, he said this: "WMG has been my musical home since I started as an intern in 1987, and I am so proud to be working there again. 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".
Warner important bloke Lyor Cohen added: "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".