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Former KISS Manager Bill Aucoin Dead At 66

Posted on Jun. 28th 2010 21:49 in Obituaries No Comments »

William Aucoin, record industry executive, manager, entrepreneur, and creative visionary, passed away this morning, Monday, June 28 at the Aventura Hospital and Medical Center in Aventura, Florida, USA.

Born December 29, 1943, Bill was battling prostate cancer, and passed away from surgical complications.

The man known for masterminding the career of the heavy metal group KISS, Bill Aucoin also managed Billy Squier, Lordi, Billy Idol, and numerous other artists. His most recent venture was Aucoin Globe Entertainment, which he founded in 2007. In its three years, Bill and his company developed bands in the U.S. and around the world.

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