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Jason P. Rothberg (born August 13th, 1970, in Los Angeles, California) is a Label Executive, Artist Manager, Music Producer, Music Supervisor, Film Maker and Human Rights Activist.

Rothberg’s diverse 30-year career in the Entertainment Industry started off working under esteemed TV director/producer Steve Binder, writer/actor/producer George McGrath, as well as film and TV producer Lewis Chester,. Shifting from TV production to music Rothberg formed a partnership with Miles Copeland (IRS Records) all by the age of 26, which – in turn – resulted in the creation of charity label Lion's Pride Recordings.

He’s managed an array of global names, among them legendary Clash frontman Joe Strummer, Andy Summer (The Police) and Rock Hall of Fame inductee Donovan. A lateral thinker, Rothberg has been instrumental in coordinating a slew of collaborations, melding the worlds of music, fashion and charity. A mentorship with Amnesty International’ s executive director, Jack Healey, Rothberg became active in producing benefit concerts and other high profile charity productions that led to the opportunity to raise awareness, and vast sums, for various environmental and humanitarian causes. This in turn led to his work with Tibetan Spiritual leader The Dalai Lama, and His Holiness The Gyalwang Drukpa.

As per Rothberg’s impressive Career Compendium to date (further details below), his influence has been far reaching and on a global scale. Below is just a snapshot of his achievements to date.

Labels
Having gained notoriety through Environmentally Sound, Miles Copeland (IRS Records), requested a meeting with a young Rothberg with a view to forging a partnership. This led to the formation of Lion's Pride Recordings, the arm of Coperland's label which was to produce quality compilations for worthy charitable causes.

This first compilation, Generations I: A Punk Look At Human Rights    saw Rothberg executive produce alongside mentor, Jack Healey, with the release benefitting Healey’s Human Rights Action Center. The title track was written, and performed by, legendary Clash frontman, Joe Strummer with additional songs donated by Green Day, NOFX , The Vandals , Bad Brains , Lagwagon , Pennywise and more.

In 1998, it was the turn of Epic Records to partner with Lion’s Pride for another charity compilation for Children's Hospital LA Burning London, a tribute to The Clash. Again, Rothberg was responsible for coordinating all talent for this all-star tribute to The Clash   , featuring such prominent acts as No Doubt w Billy Idol, Ice Cube w Mack 10 & Korn, Indigo Girls, Rancid, Silver Chair, 311, Moby w Heather Nova, Third Eye Blind and more.

Throughout this period, Rothberg was managing Strummer. One appearance he negotiated brought about Strummer’s inclusion in the award-winning platinum-selling Chef Aid: The South Park Album. Strummer’s track featured Flea (Red Hot Chili Peppers), Nick Hexum (311), DJ BoneBrake (X), and Tom Morello (Rage Against the Machine) as his accompaniment, all of which was orchestrated by Rothberg. Rothberg was also responsible for confirming Rancid’s participation in this compilation, leading to Strummer’s introduction to frontman Tim Armstrong. The next logical step? Rothberg negotiated a record deal between Strummer’s Mescaleros, and Armstrong’s Hellcat Records  (Epitaph).

More recently, Rothberg founded DLFM   – a charity record label for the David Lynch Foundation. In Partnership with iTunes, Download For Good’s debut release featured 34 artists – including Alanis Morissette, Arrested Development, Ben Folds, Ben Lee, Eurythmics’ Dave Stewart, The Police’s Andy Summers, Iggy Pop, Maroon 5, Moby, Peter Gabriel, Sean Lennon, The Charlatans, Tom Waits and more – to express support for the foundation and its visionary director.

Management
Back in 1998, Rothberg founded JPR Management. To date, it’s seen him represent music icons Joe Strummer, Andy Summers , Donovan, as well as Neville Staple    (The Specials), Ranking Rodger & Dave Wakeing (of the Beat), Astrella Celeste, Stephanie Rainey and more. In addition to Strummer, Rothberg’s most enduring client relationship has been with Donovan. In addition to booking tours, negotiating with labels for the return of master recording ownership and working with the City of Los Angeles, who named Sept 3rd  Donovan Day, he led a campaign - alongside Rothberg’s wife Astrella (who is also Donovan’s daughter) - to get the musician inducted into the Rock &Roll Hall of Fame (2012)

TV, Film & Radio
Rothberg’s early start in the entertainment industry came via Binder Entertainment. Working under TV producer/directors, Steve Binder and comic actor / writer George McGrath, on a show for Nickelodeon called on the Television, Rothberg learned many aspects of TV production – both in front of and behind the camera.

Rothberg subsequently expanded his production prowess to include a number of film shorts, documentaries, live TV events, PSA’s, and radio broadcasts. However, it was first love – live event production – that became the catalyst for Rothberg’s next creative pivot. The event in question was the Ben Sherman 40th Anniversary Party in London, which he produced alongside Ska icon and original Rude Boy, Neville Staple (The Specials) and Jerry Dammers (The Specials) – in tandem with a BBC radio special, entitled The Ben Sherman Radio Hour. The symbiotic nature of music and fashion motivated Rothberg to collaborate with Staple, and UK fashion mogul David Gold, to create Rude Wear.

1997 saw Rothberg use he’s relationships within the music industry to help place songs in Joe Eszterhas’s Burn Hollywood Burn as Co-Executive Producer for the Priority Records soundtrack from the film.

Subsequent film-related work came in many forms, including executive producing 2004’s Rude Boy Returns DVD. This Staple special saw Rothberg coordinate such talent as Don Letts, BBC Radio DJ/ television host Mark Lamarr, Donovan, Roddy Radiation (The Specials), Ranking Rogers (English Beat), Chaz Smash (Madness) and members of the Selecter and Bad Manners.

In 2008, Rothberg’s work with the United Nations in support of the Declaration of Human Rights lead to producing PSA’s and interviews with Peter Gabriel, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Moby and others.

In addition to producing a bonus segment of Donovan’s documentary, Rothberg most recently earned Co Producer and Music Supervisor credits for the Irish film production, Fairytale. Featuring cast members Colin O’Donoghue, Anna Poppiewell, Maranda Raison and Jim Belushi. With a soundtrack that includes Donovan, Aslan, Lightnin’ Hopkins, The Waterboys, Paddy Casey, Stephanie Rainey, Astrella and more.

Activism
Among JPR’s proudest moments to date, however, is the human rights collaborations he’s created with Amnesty International’s Jack Healey  , Plus his awareness work for wrongfully accused and condemned, Mumia Abu-Jamal  alongside his cousin Lisa Bone t. Helping to organize rallies and concerts in Los Angeles, California resulting in the governor issuing a Stay of Execution. As well as spearheading the Californians for Compassionate Use events to legalize medical marijuana, Rothberg had the honour of advising Tibetan Spiritual Leader, the Dalai Lama, on how best to share his message to wider audiences. Rothberg then had the privilege of meeting His Holiness The Gyalwang Drukpa in Paris, France (2006), helping to organize several high-profile events for the Buddhist leader in Los Angeles.

To this day, Rothberg continues to promote social, environmental and political consciousness with every endeavour.

Work Compendium

 * 1998 - present | JPR Management


 * 2020 | Fairytale | Co-producer and music supervisor - Donovan, Aslan, Paddy Casey, The Waterboys…


 * 2018 - 2019 | Fanaply | Consultant


 * 2019 | Brian Jones ‘Golden Stone’ Tribute Concert


 * 2012 - 2017 | Astrella Inc. | Astrella fuses iconic album artwork as fashion designs for her garments.

Rothberg oversaw the initial business plan, creating and developing the digital technology Activation Tech as well as producing several fashion shows for the line. These combined performances from members of the Foo Fighters, Pearl Jam, Blind Melon, Candle Box and more as runway models exhibited the line on the catwalk, and raised in excess of $500k.


 * 2016 | 85th Birthday celebration for Archbishop Desmond Tutu


 * 2012 - 2014 | Musical instrument Museum | Acting as consultant, Rothberg connected MIM with an array

of artists, including Eric Burdon (the Animals), Peter Asher, Steve Vai, Ian Whitcomb, music producer Tony Berg, Spencer Davis, The Zombies, Dave Hart (Grateful Dead), Dave Davies (The Kinks), Kenney Jones & Ian McLagan (the Small Faces)


 * 2011 / 2012 SoFit | Event Producer / Talent Coordination | Produced a global event for the London 2012

Olympics. Featuring Dave Stewart, Daryl Hall, Hans Zimmer, Jihae and KT Tunstall, in partnership with the US State Departmen t and Hillary Clinton.


 * 2009 - 2012 | Founded/Developed DLFM, a Charity Record Label for David Lynch Foundation


 * 2010 | Donovan & Friends, Benefit for David Lynch Foundation | Hosted by David Lynch and Russell

Brand, and presented by the Sound 103fm, guests included Matt Sorum (Guns N’ Roses/Velvet Revolver), POE, Jack Mannes, Donovan Leitch Jr. and more


 * 2009 - 2010 | Drukpa Charitable Foundation | His Holiness, the Gyalwang Drukpa, hired Rothberg to help promote awareness for his work through a series of high profile concerts. Sponsors included Sony Creative Software, Go Green Expo, CauseCast, IStreamPlanet, Real Voice, Spectrum...


 * 2009 | Muse Elementary Fundraiser | Collaborated with Suzy Cameron to secure sponsorships and coordinate appearances by Ziggy Marley, Alan Clements and more for this pre-screening of Avatar, on the Fox studio lot, hosted by James Cameron.


 * 2009 | Peter Gabriel PSA: Speaks Out on the Slave Trade | In conjunction with Rothberg’s efforts to build awareness for those affected by the slave trade, he produced a PSA with Peter Gabriel at his Real World Studios, speaking openly about his personal concerns and views about this important issue.


 * 2008 | UN Concert: Breaking the Silence, Beating the Drums | Acting as Executive Producer/Producer, the event was filmed in NYC for UN TV. Performances included: Akon, Blind Boys of Alabama, poet Staceyann Chin, Whoopi Goldberg, Sarah Jones, Carl Lewis, Ky-Mani Marley, Liev Schreiber, Sing for Home, Audrey Babcock, Angela Brown, Daisy Jopling, and Nile Rogers.


 * 2008 | 60th Anniversary of UN Reading of the Declaration of Human Rights | Jack Healy, requested Rothberg’s assistance in completing this monumental task to help celebrate the UDHR 60th Anniversary. featuring Archbishop Desmond Tutu and Moby


 * 2008 | Druke White Lotus School PBS Special: Donovan & Friends | Created, produced and executive produced featuring Donovan, Garth Hudson (The Band), Paul Shaffer (of David Letterman fame), Janice Pendarvis (Sting, The Rolling Stones, The O'Jays), The Vivino Brothers (Conan O’Brien’s house band), Steve Holley (Wings)


 * 2008 | United Nations’ (UN) Millennium Development Goals (MDG) Roundtable Created, produced and executive produced this roundtable featuring moderator Reverend Greg, plus forum members including Felix Dodds (Stakeholder Forum), Jack Healy (former Executive Director, Amnesty International), Carrie Lee (Director, Druke White Lotus School), and Steve Ewing (The Urge).


 * 2007 | Donovan at Kodak Theater | Producer, Talent Coordinator for this event featuring David Lynch, Laura Dern, Astrella Celeste, Mike Love (Beach Boys).


 * 2004 - 2007 | Musa Music | Produced/promoted a series of events in Spain and Balearic Islands, plus over 400 concerts across Europe and the UK, with performances by Eddie ‘Soul Man’ Floyd (Blues Brothers), Donovan, Neville Staple, Eric Burden, Julie Feli x and more.


 * 2002 - 2007 | Donovan Discs | Primarily acting as Label Executive, A&R, and Music Producer


 * 2004 | The Rude Boy Returns | Acted as Label Executive, A&R, Music Producer for the LP released alongside producing and talent coordination for the documentary, featuring interviews and special performances with members of the Specials, The Bea t, Selector, Madness and many others.


 * 2003 - 2005 | Rude Boy Music | As Head of A&R, Rothberg scouted talent and signed them to the label.

He arranged studio time, booked producers, coordinated tours, oversaw creative for each release, maintained responsibility for manufacturing and global distribution, designed and oversaw the execution of the marketing plan and produced DVDs, comic books and merchandise.


 * 2003 - 2005 | Rude Wear Fashion


 * 1999 | Ranking Roger American Tour | Acted as Label Executive, A&R, Music Producer for this all-star tour boasting members of Fishbone, The Untouchables, No Doubt, and English Beats.


 * 1988 | Chef Aid: South Park Compilation


 * 1997 - 1998 | Burn Hollywood Burn | Rothberg joined forces with Priority Records’ Executive, Andrew Shack, as Co-Executive Producer of the soundtrack for the feature film, written and produced by film icon Joe Eszterhas. Released by Priority Records.


 * 1996 - 1997 | Burning London: Tribute to the Clash


 * 1996 - 1997 | Generations I Rothberg’s first Charity Compilation Album released by Lion’s Pride/IRS/EMI paid tribute to Eleanor Roosevelt and the United Nations’ Universal Declaration of Human Rights.


 * 1995 - 1997 | Lions’ Pride | Rothberg joined forces with Jack Healey and Nathan Gray on their Earth

Train project to provide educational experiences for children from conflicted areas.


 * 1991 - 1994 | Environmentally Sound


 * 1990 - 1991 | Binder Entertainment