Age, Biography and Wiki
Rob Gretton was born on 15 January, 1953 in Newall Green, Wythenshawe, Manchester, England, is an A 20th-century british musician. Discover Rob Gretton's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?
| Popular As |
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| Occupation |
Promoter, Manager |
| Age |
46 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
15 January, 1953 |
| Birthday |
15 January |
| Birthplace |
Newall Green, Wythenshawe, Manchester, England |
| Date of death |
15 May, 1999 |
| Died Place |
Manchester, United Kingdom |
| Nationality |
United Kingdom
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Rob Gretton Height, Weight & Measurements
At 46 years old, Rob Gretton height not available right now. We will update Rob Gretton's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
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Rob Gretton Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Rob Gretton worth at the age of 46 years old? Rob Gretton’s income source is mostly from being a successful Manager. He is from United Kingdom. We have estimated Rob Gretton's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Manager |
Rob Gretton Social Network
Timeline
Robert Leo Gretton (15 January 1953 – 15 May 1999) was the manager of Joy Division and New Order.
He was partner in and co-director of Factory Records and a founding partner of The Haçienda.
In 1977, Gretton became a leading figure in the Manchester punk scene with his involvement with Slaughter & The Dogs.
He was a DJ in Rafters club and manager of The Panik.
Gretton's involvement with the Manchester scene began when he contributed £200 to co-finance Slaughter & the Dogs' first single, the punk classic "Cranked Up Really High".
In 1978, Gretton saw Joy Division perform at the Stiff Test/Chiswick Challenge battle of the bands in Manchester City centre.
The next day, he accosted Bernard Sumner in a phone box and insisted he be the band’s manager.
Tony Wilson of newly formed Factory Records also saw Joy Division, and perhaps Gretton, for the first time that night.
He then went on to write to Wilson twice, once asking to appear on Wilson’s regional music show, and again to thank him for mentioning Joy Division on the show.
Wilson replied, telling Gretton that “Joy Division (were) the best thing I’ve heard in Manchester for about six months”.
After joining Factory Records in 1979, Gretton brought many new bands to the label, including Section 25, X-O-Dus, Crispy Ambulance, Stockholm Monsters, Minny Pops, The Names, Quando Quango, The Wake, 52nd Street and Happy Mondays.
Gretton was proprietor of the Rob's Records label and a co-founder of The Haçienda nightclub in Manchester.
In 1995, he founded Manchester Records.
He was a supporter of Manchester City F.C.
Peter Hook recalls in his memoirs, Unknown Pleasures: Inside Joy Division and Substance: Inside New Order how Gretton would sometimes record backing vocals on New Order tracks and often helped with deliberations over song and album titles with both Joy Division and New Order.
For ten years until his death in 1999, Gretton ran his own label, Rob’s Records.
He died in May 1999 at the age of 46 as the result of a heart attack.
Gretton was portrayed by Paddy Considine in the 2002 film 24 Hour Party People, which dramatized the rise and fall of Factory Records, and by Toby Kebbell in the 2007 film Control, a biopic of Joy Division singer Ian Curtis.
