Donald K. Tarlton


Donald K. Tarlton, CM is a Canadian record producer and promoter. He promoted numerous concerts and Canadian musicians under the name Donald K. Donald.

Early life and education

Tarlton graduated from Rosemere High School in the Montreal area and then attended Sir George Williams University. His interest in entertainment promotion began in his youth.

Career

In 1966 Tarlton founded Donald K. Donald Productions, a concert promotion and booking company.
Tarlton was one of several people who began the Montreal-based Aquarius Records, noted for artists such as April Wine, Corey Hart and Sum 41.
Tarlton has also been an occasional theatre promoter in America, including the Tony Award-winning Black and Blue and Tango Argentino.
In 1998, Tarlton founded the music industry promotion company Le Groupe DKD and founded several new music labels.

Awards and recognition