Larry Stessel

Managing Partner-Revolver Marketing Group

Larry Stessel is a highly experienced and respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor at Belmont University in Nashville, where he teaches a course titled “Strategic Marketing In The Music Business” as part of the MBA program.

Here are some key points about his career and achievements:

Music Industry Executive: Stessel has over 35 years of experience as a senior music executive. He has held positions such as Senior Vice President and General Manager at major music companies including Epic/Sony, Mercury/Universal, and EMI Records. He was also the President of an independent distribution company, overseeing label development, acquisition, sales, artist relations, and marketing.1
Notable Projects: He has been involved in marketing some of the biggest selling albums in music history, including Michael Jackson’s "Thriller," the best-selling album of all time. He has also produced and directed highly rated television specials for artists like Michael Jackson and Gloria Estefan, earning a Cable Ace Award for the Gloria Estefan Homecoming Special.1
Client List: His client list includes prominent companies and artists such as Sony Music Entertainment, Universal Music Group, EMI Records, the NFL, Sting, The Who, Bon Jovi, Celine Dion, Pearl Jam, and Michael Jackson.1
Consulting and Marketing: In 1998, Stessel founded Trillium Entertainment, a music industry consulting firm. Later, in 2006, he co-founded Revolver Marketing Group with Stephen Dessau to combine their music industry expertise with event marketing for artists and consumer brands.1
Community Involvement: Stessel is a graduate and past Board Member of Leadership Music - Nashville (2010-2013) and a current Executive Board Member of the Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC). He graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing.1