Russ Solomon Tower Records Founder

 

 

 

Russ Solomon, the founder of the iconic chain of Tower Records died last weekend while watching the Oscars.  Just like any other viewer, he was commenting on someone's dress then asked to have his whisky refilled, he then died suddenly.Solomon turned Tower into the largest music chain.  Both Seattle and Bellevue had Tower locations.  The location on the Sunset Strip became a rock star hang out.
The ability to download music online spelled the end of Tower.