Gerald E. “Jerry” Heller (born October 6, 1940 in
Cleveland, Ohio) is an American
music manager and businessman. He is best known for managing
west coast rap super-group and
gangsta rap pioneers
N.W.A and
Eazy-E. He rose to prominence in the 1960s and '70s, importing
Elton John and
Pink Floyd for their first major American tours, and representing
Journey,
Marvin Gaye,
Joan Armatrading,
Van Morrison,
War,
Average White Band,
ELO,
Eric Burdon,
Crosby Stills and Nash,
Ike & Tina Turner,
Creedence Clearwater Revival,
Otis Redding,
The Who,
Grand Funk Railroad,
Black Sabbath,
Humble Pie,
Styx,
REO Speedwagon,
Four Tops,
Dr. John,
Jose Feliciano,
The Grass Roots, and
The Standells, among many others.