Manager Howard Kaufman was instrumental in the success of a lot of Rock artists. The veteran manager guided the careers of Aerosmith, Fleetwood Mac, the Eagles, Jimmy Buffett, Def Leppard, Lenny Kravitz and others.  A reception to honor Kaufman, who died unexpectedly January 19, was held at the Hillcrest Country Club Wednesday (1/25). In attendance were Stevie Nicks, Mick Fleetwood, Joe Walsh, Steven Tyler, Joe Elliott and Rick Savage of Def Leppard and Bret Michaels.
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