Remembering Lennie Petze: Cyndi Lauper Pays Tribute to the Legendary A&R Executive
Cyndi Lauper, the iconic singer of hits like "Time After Time," is mourning the passing of A&R executive and producer Lennie Petze. Petze, who signed Lauper to Portrait Records and produced her debut album "She's So Unusual" in 1983, had an illustrious career working with artists such as Michael Jackson, Boston, and Billy Joel. With over 50 years of experience in the music industry, Petze was credited with discovering talents like Cyndi Lauper and Boston, earning over 100 gold, platinum, and multi-platinum awards for the artists he signed.
Lauper took to social media to pay tribute to Petze, expressing her gratitude for the time they shared and the incredible work they did together. Fans flooded Lauper's social media platforms with messages of condolences and shared memories of Petze, acknowledging his significant impact on Lauper's career and legacy.
Following her successful five-show residency in Las Vegas, Lauper is gearing up for her next performance at Atlantis Bahamas on June 20. The ocean-side resort on Paradise Island in The Bahamas will host the talented singer as part of her Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour. Stay tuned for more updates on Lauper's upcoming shows and performances.