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Morris Ballen, Champion of Indie Artists' Music, Dies at 88
Original: Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists' Music, Dies at 88 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/obituaries/morris-b
Morris Ballen, a music industry figure credited with helping independent artists reach wider audiences, has died at the age of 88. The obituary notes his role in spreading indie music beyond the major-label system, and tributes are expected from musicians and industry colleagues who benefited from his work.
Why now: News of the death of a notable figure in the independent music world has just been published.
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- Morris Ballen, Who Helped Spread Indie Artists' Music, Dies at 88 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/27/obituaries/morris-ballen-dead.html # Music # Obituaries # Business · nyt_business@robot.villas · 3
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