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Leonard Silver

Upstate Connection

Founded Amherst Records in Buffalo in 1957.

Sqwerve performing at Lark Hall

Key Achievements

Founded Amherst Records (1957)
Spyro Gyra
Doc Severinsen
Solomon Burke
National distribution from Buffalo
Industry Legend

Quick Facts

CategoryManagers & Executives
Upstate ConnectionBuffalo
Active1957-1990s