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Monday, June 9, 2014

Did you know that Simon Fuller in 2005, 2006 and 2007 managed the biggest selling music acts in North America (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry)?

Did you know that entrepreneur, artist manager and television producer?
Simon Fuller is an English

Did you know that Fuller is best known for being the creator of the Idol franchise, which was first seen in the UK under the name Pop Idol and created number one rated shows in other markets as well, including American Idol in the US?

Did you know that the Idol franchise has been sold to more than 100 countries around the world?[1]

Did you know that Fuller is also the co-creator and executive producer of the Fox TV reality shows So You Think You Can Dance, Q'Viva, and other U.S. and European TV shows?


Did you know that Simon Fuller first came to significance through managing the female pop group the Spice Girls?[2]

Did you know that that Simon Fuller was born 17 May 1960?

Did you know that Fuller is the manager of performers and entertainers including David and Victoria Beckham, Annie Lennox, Sir Bradley Wiggins, Steven Tyler, Lewis Hamilton, Andy Murray, Carrie Underwood, David Cook, Will Young, Emma Bunton, Lisa Marie Presley, Scotty McCreery, Cathy Dennis and Aloe Blacc?

Did you know that in 2007, Time magazine named Fuller one of the 100 most influential people in the world?[3]

Did you know that in 2008, Fuller was certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard magazine?[4]
Simon Fuller received star Walk of Fame

 Did you know thatHollywood Walk of Fame on 23 May 2011?[5]
Simon Fuller received his star on the

Did you know that the Sunday Times Rich List values Fuller at £375m; the sixth richest music millionaire in Britain in 2012?[6]

Did you know that Fuller began his career in 1981 at Chrysalis in publishing (Chrysalis Limited) and A&R (Chrysalis Records)?[7]

Did you know that Fuller signed Madonna's first hit 'Holiday' to the
company in 1983?

Did you know that Fuller discovered Paul Hardcastle in 1985 and started his own management company in London?

Did you know that Fullers, 19 Entertainment, was named after 19"?[8]
Hardcastle's first hit song "

Did you know that Fuller spent twenty years turning 19 Entertainment into a highly profitable business, becoming one of the most influential entrepreneurs in the global entertainment market?[9]


Did you know that Fuller sold 19 Entertainment to CKX, Inc. in a cash and stock deal worth over $200 million in March 2005?[10]



Did you know that in 2008 Simon Fuller was certified as the most successful British music manager of all time by Billboard magazine,[4] he produced over 500 No.1 hit singles globally and over 240 No.1 albums?



Did you know that in 2002 Fuller's company discovered 19-year old Amy Winehouse, produced her first
award winning album and signed her to Universal Music?



Did you know that Simon Fuller in 2005, 2006 and 2007 managed the biggest selling music acts in North America (Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood and Daughtry)?






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