American music executive Ramon Hervey II has been involved in the industry since the 1970s. Ramon, who was reared in California after being born in Chicago, had no desire at all to work in the entertainment business when he was younger. He briefly worked as a flight attendant after graduating before deciding to pursue a music career. He began working as a publicist for “Starlite Music Artistes” in 1974 and went on to write and publicize for numerous other media outlets. He began collaborating with well-known performers like Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder and had a strong artist management background. He then began managing musicians including Herb Alpert, Bette Midler, and the “Bee Gees.” In the 1980s, he eventually founded his own talent management company, “Hervey & Company.” The company gained notoriety in the 1990s because of the patronage of a few well-known customers. Ramon added executive producer to his long list of skills in the 2000s. He contributed to several critically acclaimed documentaries, including “Chisolm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed.” In addition, he is regarded as the father of Jillian Hervey, a well-known American singer and dancer.
Early Life & Childhood of Ramon Hervey II
On October 18, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, Ramon T. Hervey and his wife Winifred welcomed Ramon Hervey II into the world. The marriage of his parents was inter-racial. Winifred and Christie, his two sisters, raised him. California was the family’s new home shortly after he was born. That’s where Ramon started his schooling.
In California, Ramon attended “Lompoc Junior High School.” At the age of 18, he completed his education at “Cabrillo Senior High School” in 1968. He never meant to pursue music as a career, despite his constant interest in the music business. After graduating from California’s Whittier College with a BA in 1972, he began seeking work right away.
He was hired as a flight attendant in 1973. After working there for a while, he quickly became interested in the music business. He left his lucrative position as a “Pan American Airlines” employee to work as a publicist for music magazines.
Career of Ramon Hervey II
Ramon was hired by the well-known talent management organization “Starlite Music Artistes” in 1974 as a publicist. He had first-hand experience and composed copies on behalf of artists. He was employed there for a year before quitting to become an editor at “Hamlett Marsh Publishers.” He only committed a year to this new career before leaving in 1976 to take a position at “Motown Records.”
Ramon took on the role of publicist for several artists who had signed with “Motown,” one of the largest talent management companies in the United States. He created and carried out marketing initiatives for performers including Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, and Smokey Robinson. He did his work well and was able to win the artists’ respect.
Following a few years of employment with “Motown Records,” Ramon became a writer and publicist for “Rogers & Cowan.” Due to his abilities and industry experience, he was promoted quickly. He received a promotion in the late 1970s to become the company’s vice president of music and talent as well as director of music.
His involvement with “Rogers & Cowan” gave him more access to the business. Among the many well-known people on his extensive client list were Bette Midler, Herb Alpert, Nick Nolte, George Benson, and the “Bee Gees.”
By the middle of the 1980s, Ramon was certain he ought to launch his own business. He began his career as a partner and co-president of “The Gibson Group,” a different business. Among his most well-known patrons in the business were Little Richard, Rick James, and Vanessa Williams. The mid-1980s saw him eventually wed Vanessa Williams.
Ramon established “Hervey & Company,” his artist management firm, in the late 1980s. Upon founding the new business, Ramon’s first client was well-known gospel singer Andraé Crouch.
The business has established a solid name in the industry over the years. The company gained popularity in the 1990s and managed several well-known and up-and-coming artists throughout the full ten years.
Rock, hip-hop, R&B, gospel, rap, and hip-hop are just a few of the musical genres that the organization has represented. The business has dabbled in live event planning and small-scale independent record label management. In addition, Ramon entered the Hollywood industry and became involved with several independent and studio productions, meeting their administrative, marketing, and public relations requirements.
Many well-known performers are currently represented by the company, including British pop singer Glen Scott and the “a cappella” group Sweet Honey in the Rock, which is nominated for a Grammy.
Reviving Little Richard, a faded artist, has been one of his company’s most talked-about success stories. Ramon pushed Richard to release his autobiography so that others might see inside his difficult personal life. Little Richard: The Quasar of Rock ‘n’ Roll is a biography that was released shortly. The book turned into a best-seller and sparked several debates that gave Richard new relevance and revived his waning career.
Following his success as a music industry entrepreneur, Ramon started making movies. Ramon debuted in the world of film production in 2004 with the documentary “Chisholm ’72: Unbought & Unbossed.” The first female African-American congressman, Shirley Chisholm, was profiled in the documentary. Shola Lynch, the documentary’s director, was awarded a “Peabody Award.”
Ramon was also connected to the documentary “Free Angela,” which was a crime thriller. For the documentary, he served as the music supervisor. The film depicted pop culture icon Angela Davis’s turbulent existence. The documentary was widely praised by critics and took home the 2014 “Image Award” for “Best Documentary.”
He also served as the documentary film “Hot Flash Havoc’s” music supervisor. He oversaw the production of television concerts including performers like Andraé Crouch and Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds.
Shoulda Been Romeo is a romantic comedy movie for which he also worked as a music consultant. But he still has little connection to movies because he is more focused on “Hervey & Company.”
In addition, his organization produces concerts and sends actors and filmmakers to several international film festivals. His company is currently included among the best artist management/public relations agencies in the United States.
Individual Life of Ramon Hervey II
After being appointed as Vanessa Williams’ manager in 1984, Ramon Hervey II got to know her. It was his responsibility to boost her career. They fell in love while working together. In 1987, they tied the knot. At the time, Vanessa was 23 years old and Ramon was 33. One of the Hollywood marriages that generated the most discussion in the future was this one.
The marriage lasted for ten years before the couple’s 1997 divorce. Even after a contentious split, Ramon and Vanessa never publicly voiced their animosity toward one another.
Devin is the son of Ramon and Vivian, and they have two daughters, Jillian and Melanie.
The net worth of Ramon Hervey II
The estimated net worth of Ramon Hervey II is about $1 million.