Peter Katsis: The Architect of Rock Legends | Los Angeles News

Peter Katsis, the legendary music manager who shaped the careers of Smashing Pumpkins, Jane’s Addiction, and the Backstreet Boys, has died at 69. A Chicago-born powerhouse who moved to LA in the 90s to guide Korn, Limp Bizkit, and Audioslave, he was known for his fierce loyalty, uncanny vision, and ability to spot talent before anyone else. From Ministry and early house music to Morrissey and Pentatonix, Katsis championed artists with unmatched passion — earning deep respect from peers like Billy Corgan. Described as larger than life, he lived boldly and loved fiercely, leaving behind a legacy that will forever echo through the soundscape he helped define. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0f6afb3ca942343f Presented by The Plant Daddies — rare specimen trees, living art, and hand-carved limestone vessels and fountains for extraordinary spaces. Showrooms in Los Angeles and Irvine. Listeners of Los Angeles News Today receive 10% off with code LANEWS10. theplantdaddies.com/lanews