L.A. Reid is out and Barry Weiss is in.  Music biz is a mess.  I’ve said it before and I’ll keep saying it.  It’s time for new institutions.  According to the HW:

• It’s official. Barry Weiss has been named Chairman & CEO of Island Def Jam and Universal Motown Republic Group. The appointment comes on the heels of Antonio “L.A.” Reid’s departure from IDJ, which was announced today.

This entry was posted on Tuesday, April 12th, 2011 at 10:15 pm and is filed under Business. Tags: Barry Weiss, Island Def Jam, LA Reid, Universal Motown Republic Group