Jon Zazula American Record Producer (1952-2022)
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Jon Zazula
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| Dead at | 69 |
| Full Name | Jonathan Zazula |
| Birth | 16 March 1952 |
| Birthplace | Bronx, New York, United States |
| Death | 1 February 2022 (aged 69) |
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| Profession | Music executive |
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Marsha Zazula (married 1979–2021)
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| Burial | Burial Details Unknown |
| Nationality | American |
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Jon Zazula Personal life and death
Zazula was born on March 16, 1952, and was Jewish. His second wife, Marsha Zazula was his partner and co-founder at Megaforce Records. They were married from 1979 until Marsha’s death on January 10, 2021. Zazula had three daughters, including one with his first wife and two with his second wife (Marsha).
He died on February 1, 2022, at the age of 69, from complications of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and osteopenia. His death occurred nearly thirteen months after Marsha’s death.
Jon Zazula (1952-2022) American Music executive
He was an American music industry executive who was the owner of New Jersey’s Rock’n Roll Heaven record store and founder of record label Megaforce Records.
His central role in the East Coast metal scene would later be an essential factor in launching the career of Metallica. He offered the band their first opportunity to play in the New York area and organized their first tours with Raven, one of the leading metal bands from the UK at that time.
After hearing the demo tape “No Life ‘Til Leather,” he founded the label Megaforce Records to release their work. He released Metallica’s debut album “Kill ‘Em All” and set up an East Coast tour with private funding.
After the success of “Kill ‘Em All,” he signed and worked with other artists including: Disco Biscuits, Warren Haynes, Testament, Tad, Overkill, Frehley’s Comet, King’s X, Fozzy, Ministry and Anthrax.
