Dreamworks Records facts for kids
Quick facts for kids DreamWorks Records |
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Parent company | Universal Music Group |
Founded | 1996 |
Founder | David Geffen |
Status | Defunct since 2005 |
Distributor(s) | USA: Geffen, Interscope International: Polydor (starting in 1999) |
Genre | Various |
Country of origin | USA |
DreamWorks Records was an American record label. A record label is a company that manages the production and marketing of music. It was started in 1996 by three well-known people: David Geffen, Steven Spielberg, and Jeffrey Katzenberg. They also founded the movie studio DreamWorks SKG.
This music company helped artists release their songs and albums. It operated until 2005 when it closed down.
A Special Part of the Company
DreamWorks Records also had a special part called DreamWorks Nashville. This part of the company was based in Nashville, Tennessee. It focused only on country music artists. Like the main company, DreamWorks Nashville also closed in 2005.
The Company Logo
The logo for DreamWorks Records was designed by a famous artist named Roy Lichtenstein. He was known for his pop art style. This logo was one of the last artworks he created before he passed away in 1997.