“Bob Buziak, Former RCA Records and TriStar Music Group President, Dies at 83” — what this page in the network covers. Bob Buziak, who served as president of RCA Records and later Sony’s TriStar Music Group, has died at age 83. His death on October 19 was confirmed by a representative to Variety; Buziak was a pivotal figure in the music industry during the 1980s, credited with revitalizing RCA’s roster and commercial success.
Under his leadership, the label released breakthrough albums from artists such as Bruce Hornsby, Eurythmics, and Love and Rockets, helping to define the era’s sound. His tenure at TriStar further cemented his reputation as an executive who balanced creative risk with market savvy. Buziak’s career spanned a transformative period in recorded music, from the rise of MTV to the early shifts toward digital distribution. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.