Lou Guarino

American arranger, producer, label owner, and businessman from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded the record label , as well as , and with partner .

Guarino was responsible for launching the careers of several well known recording artists including , best known for their hit "[m=537502]", in addition to the British duo who reached #7 on the US charts with "A Summer Song."

Later in his career, he purchased , the largest record pressing plant in the country.

Born August 4, 1932, died September 25, 2014.