Randall D. Wixen

Randall D. Wixen is a music publishing executive who founded Wixen Music Publishing in Los Angeles in 1978, administering catalogs for artists like George Harrison, The Doors, Tom Petty, and the Black Keys. A UCLA graduate and former punk band manager, he developed expertise in royalty auditing and real estate sales before focusing on publishing. He authored 'The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing,' now in its fifth edition, and has contributed journalism to outlets like The Los Angeles Times.