Peter Katsis: The Manager Who Shaped Rock and Pop | Pittsburgh News

A music industry titan has passed away at 69 — Peter Katsis, the visionary manager behind Korn, the Backstreet Boys, and Ice Cube. Rising from Chicago’s underground scene to LA’s elite circles, he co-founded Firm and transformed acts like Enrique Iglesias, Snoop Dogg, and Thirty Seconds to Mars into global icons. His innovative stagecraft earned him a Pollstar Award, and he played a pivotal role in The Smashing Pumpkins’ triumphant reunion tour. Tributes poured in, with Billy Corgan calling him “one of a kind.” Katsis leaves behind his sister and son — a legacy that reshaped rock, pop, and hip-hop across decades. 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/68feefb7e001bcbb