(September 16, 2025)
The oversight committee of the Music Performance Trust Fund is pleased to announce the appointment of music recording industry veteran Greg Linn as Trustee of the fund, effective September 1, 2025, and following Trustee Daniel J. Beck’s retirement and new title of Trustee Emeritus.
Linn was selected for his financial acumen, creativity and integrity in the music business, traits that are key to the success of the MPTF’s mission, which for more than 75 years has been to provide admission-free, live performances by professional musicians throughout North America.
“On behalf of the record companies who fund the MPTF, we would like to express our deep gratitude to retiring Trustee Dan Beck. Dan brought great energy and vision to the Fund,” said James Harrington, MPTF Oversight Committee Representative. “But we are excited to welcome his successor Trustee, Greg Linn, another passionate “music man” who we are confident will continue the excellent work of the Fund,“ he emphasized.
Greg Linn is an accomplished music industry executive and marketing strategist with over 30 years of experience, renowned for his expertise in breaking new talent and revitalizing catalog releases. Beginning his career at BMG Distribution and RCA Records, he joined Columbia Records in 1995, where he contributed to milestone releases such as Bruce Springsteen’s The Rising (2002), Bob Dylan’s Modern Times (2006), David Bowie’s The Next Day (2013) and AC/DC’s Black Ice (2008).
He played a pivotal role in launching the careers of artists like Hozier, John Mayer, Dave Matthews Band, Brandi Carlile, Leon Bridges, and Train while delivering innovative campaigns for global superstars. In 2015, as Senior Vice President of Marketing & Content at Legacy Recordings, he led high-profile projects including Leonard Cohen’s posthumous album Thanks for the Dance and milestone reissues for Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, AC/DC’s Back in Black, and Highway to Hell.
His leadership in the music industry has earned recognition in Billboard, HITS Daily Double, and Variety, reflecting his reputation as a visionary strategist with a legacy of impactful campaigns.
“Greg’s creative marketing experience, as well as his knowledge and understanding of the challenges of the artistic community are a natural fit in leading the MPTF into the future. His love of music and his respect for the life’s work of musicians is unparalleled.”
The MPTF plays a vital role in support of music’s gig economy. The organization has distributed millions of dollars in financial resources and grants, engaging professional musicians that are members of the American Federation of Musicians (AFM) to perform live in admission-free events across North America. Since its founding in 1948, the organization has distributed more than $630 million (USD) in sponsorship money.
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About the MPTF: The recording industry’s Music Performance Trust Fund is a 501(c) (3) nonprofit public service organization whose mission is to support admission-free, live events performed by professional musicians throughout the United States and Canada. Recording companies including Sony Music, Universal Music Group, and Warner Music Group established the MPTF more than 75 years ago. We seek to enrich the lives of the public, young and old, through music, and to contribute to the public’s knowledge and appreciation of music. We seek to make music and music education an exciting experience, and to expand it to every child’s life experience. Interested parties may contact Samantha Ramos, Vice President of Grant Management, at sramos@musicpf.org