Peter Pappalardo began his career as an assistant in 1997 at Artist Group International, then called QBQ Entertainment (“Quality Before Quantity”). His love of working in live music started in college as head of the concert committee at Drew University where he produced shows for Bob Dylan, Blues Traveler and Jewel. At AGI, he quickly rose to agent spending the next 25-plus years working with an impressive and well-rounded roster that includes Mötley Crüe, Three Days Grace, Pantera, Five Finger Death Punch, Disturbed, Daryl Hall, Andrew Dice Clay, and Kidz Bop among others. Pappalardo also produced comedy tours, including The Anti-Social Network and Opie & Anthony’s Traveling Virus, and with his clients, he produced music festivals including Hoagie Nation and Yestival. With the formation of IAG, Pappalardo was tasked with heading up the Global Touring division.
Independent Artist Group & the New Era of Rock Dominance
Rock is bigger than ever on the global stage. This panel spotlights Independent Artist Group and the leadership shaping heavy music’s continued dominance in touring, spanning arenas, amphitheatres, and major […]