Donald K. Tarlton

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Donald K. Tarlton CM (born 12 May 1943 in Montreal, Quebec) is a Canadian entertainment businessman. He promoted numerous concerts and Canadian musicians under the name Donald K. Donald.

He attended Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University), following his graduation from Rosemere High School, both in the Montreal region. His interest in entertainment promotion began in his youth. He was one of several people who began the Montreal-based Aquarius Records, noted for artists such as April Wine, Corey Hart and Sum 41.

Tarlton has also been an occasional theatre promoter in America, including the Tony Award winning Black and Blue and Tango Argentino.

Besides his involvement in Aquarius, Tarlton promoted or produced other artists such as:

• AC/DC
• David Bowie
• Céline Dion
• Bob Dylan
• Elton John
• J.B. and the Playboys
• Lighthouse
• Pink Floyd (1975 Montreal concert)
• The Rolling Stones
• Sting
• Supertramp
• The Who

[edit] Awards and recognition

• 1982: Félix Award, Producer of the Year
• 2000: Appointed Member of the Order of Canada
• 2007: Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award, presented at the Juno Awards

[edit] External links

• Le Groupe DKD (The Donald K Donald Entertainment Group)
• The Canadian Encyclopedia: Donald K. Donald