John meglen aeg bio

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  • John Meglen works as a President & Co-Chief Executive Officer at Concerts West, which is a Business Services company with an estimated 5 employees; and founded.
  • John Meglen and Paul Gongaware of AEG Live/Concerts West have spent much of their careers operating under the radar of the concert industry.

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    Cultural impact of Celine Dion

    Canadian singer Celine Dion has made a significant impact on popular culture through her music, commercial achievements and performances. At age twelve, she pursued a music career as a Francophone artist with the release of her debut single in 1981 and first gained international recognition after winning the 1988 Eurovision Song Contest. Following the release of her English-language debut album in 1990, Dion steadily amassed fame, success and public interest throughout her career spanning four decades.

    Widely considered one of the greatest vocalists in music history, Dion is credited for inspiring generations of performers with her vocal talent and has influenced numerous musical artist with her catalog. She has pushed the boundaries of Francophone music around the world and has been credited with redefining Las Vegas residencies, paving the way for artists that came after such as Britney Spears and Adele. VH1 named her one of the greatest pop

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    As the keynote title suggests, John Meglen and Paul Gongaware of

    Moderator Michael Walker, journalist and author of “Laurel Canyon: The Inside Story of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Legendary Neighborhood,” led the pair through careers that include working with and for such legends as Elvis Presley and Col. Tom Parker, Jerry Weintraub, Celine Dion, Prince, and The Rolling Stones.


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    Paul Gongaware, John Meglen, Michael Walker

    Gongaware said among his first tours was Presley and his mercurial manager, Parker.

    “I was assigned the Elvis tour in Bloomington, Ind., and the first thing I learned was to never go up against the Indianapolis 500,” Gongaware said. He also learned the importance of having a “sold out” sign at the venue box office – even if there were still 70 unsold tickets.

    Gongaware and Meglen learned about taking care of the artists from manager Jerry Weintraub, and keeping tours streamlined.

    “I grew up under that system,” Gongaware

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    Resorts World Las Vegas Partners with AEG Presents to Create Unrivaled Theatre Experience at Las Vegas’ Newest Resort

    About Resorts World Las Vegas

    Resorts World Las Vegas was developed by Genting Berhad, a publicly traded Malaysian corporation registered with the Nevada Gaming Commission. The company has affiliated operations in the Americas, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the Bahamas. In partnership with Hilton, Resorts World Las Vegas integrates three of Hilton’s premium brands into its resort campus, including Las Vegas Hilton, the resort’s full-service brand; Conrad Las Vegas, Hilton’s lifestyle luxury brand; and LXR, Hilton’s network of independent luxury properties, which operates as Crockfords Las Vegas, Genting’s internationally renowned ultra-luxury brand. Resorts World Las Vegas features 3,506 guest rooms and suites, an innovative, next-generation gaming floor, world-class food and beverage options, a 5,000-capacity theatre, distinct nightlife venu