Harry Balk, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Harry Balk

Date of Birth: 01-Oct-1925

Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, United States

Date of Death: 03-Dec-2016

Profession: record producer, music executive

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Harry Balk (October 1, 1925 – December 3, 2016) was an American A&R man, record producer and record label executive.
He discovered Little Willie John, Johnny and the Hurricanes, and Rodriguez; co-produced Del Shannon's 1961 hit "Runaway"; established several record labels; and became head of A&R at Motown where he was particularly influential on the career of Marvin Gaye.