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Kenneth Allan Kragen (November 24, 1936 – December 14, 2021) was an American music manager, television producer, author, speaker and non-profit consultant, best known for his role in organizing the 1985 benefit record "We Are the World" and the 1986 charity event Hands Across America.
Dec 16, 2021 · Mr. Kragen, after some persuading, latched onto Mr. Belafonte’s vision and became a pivotal behind-the-scenes force in creating “We Are the World,” the collaborative song recorded by a ...
Dec 15, 2021 · Ken Kragen was a prolific manager and producer in entertainment, who worked with Kenny Rogers, the Bee Gees, Lionel Richie and others. He also organized the 1985 charity single "We Are the World" and received several awards and honors for his humanitarian work.
Dec 17, 2021 · NEW YORK (AP) — Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are the World,” has died. He was 85.
Dec 15, 2021 · Ken Kragen, organizer of “We Are the World” and Hands Across America, died Tuesday of natural causes at his home in Los Angeles at the age of 85.
Dec 18, 2021 · Ken Kragen, a top entertainment producer, manager and philanthropist who turned to such clients as Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers in helping to organize the 1985 all-star charity single “We Are...
Dec 14, 2021 · Ken Kragen, who produced The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and Kenny Rogers' Gambler movies and was the creative force behind the humanitarian projects "We Are the World"...
