Universal Attractions Agency

Universal Attractions, Inc.
TypePrivate
FoundedNew York, New York (1945)
HeadquartersMidtown Manhattan (United States)
Key peopleJeff Allen, Co-Owner
Jeff Epstein, Co-Owner
Websitehttp://www.universalattractions.com

Universal Attractions Agency (UAA) is an American talent agency. It was founded by Ben Bart (Benjamin Robert Bart, 1906–1968) [1] in 1945. The New York City-based agency is currently under the management of Jeff Allen[2] and Jeff Epstein.

The agency’s history includes launching the career of the soul singer James Brown and representing him for more than 40 years.[3][4]

History

In 1945, agent Ben Bart decided to resign from his position at The Gale Agency. He opened the Universal Attractions Agency that same year.[5][6][7][8]

Notable present artists

Notable past artists

Notable past agents

  • Dick Allen
  • Dick Boone
  • James Crawford
  • Lewis (Chet) Dillon
  • Jack Fink
  • Harry Lineshetska
  • Joe Marsolais
  • Larry Myers
  • Marti Otelsburg
  • Deloris Rosayler
  • Tammy Taylor

References

  1. ↑ Gulla, Bob (2008). "Icons of R & B and soul : an encyclopedia of the artists who revolutionized rhythm". Greenwood Press. Westport, Conn.: Greenwood Press. ISBN 978-0-313-08807-0. OCLC 230807722.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: periodical has ISBN (link)
  2. 1 2 3 "CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles". www.celebrityaccess.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  3. ↑ "Universal Attractions Agency". www.universalattractions.com. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
  4. ↑ "James Brown: Behind The Scenes Of A Legendary Career At UAA". www.pollstar.com. 18 December 2020. Retrieved 2021-07-21.
  5. ↑ "Doowopcafe.net". Archived from the original on 2008-08-20. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
  6. ↑ "James Brown Biography". Rolling Stone.
  7. ↑ CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles
  8. ↑ James Brown Biography
  9. ↑ "JENNIFER HOLLIDAY | Listen and Stream Free Music, Albums, New Releases, Photos, Videos". Myspace. 15 May 2015. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  10. ↑ "★ M.C. Hammer Address". www.fanmail.biz. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  11. ↑ "Booking Information - THE STYLISTICS". www.thestylistics.org. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  12. ↑ "Ty Herndon | Book this Artist". UAA. 9 July 2026. Retrieved 2026-07-09.
  13. 1 2 Gulla, Bob (2008-01-01). Icons of R&B and Soul: Ray Charles; Little Richard; Fats Domino; Ruth Brown; LaVern Baker; Sam Cooke; Jackie Wilson; Etta James; Ike and Tina Turner; The Isley Brothers; James Brown. Greenwood Press. ISBN 9780313340451.
  14. ↑ "James Brown". www.history-of-rock.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  15. ↑ "%22universal attractions%22 %22ben bart%22 - Google Search". www.google.com. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  16. ↑ "Artifact: Fax It Loud". NYMag.com. 12 December 2007. Retrieved 2016-04-10.
  17. ↑ "Marv Goldberg's R&B Notebooks - the Ravens". Archived from the original on 2009-11-25. Retrieved 2009-11-23.
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