Born and raised in Philadelphia, Bob Marcucci started in the music industry at age 25, as a songwriter, and subsequently borrowed $10,000 from his father to launch Chancellor Records.
He spotted the neighbor's young son and after the father had recovered, inquired as to whether the youngster would be interested in a career in music.
Fabian initially declined but, because his family needed the money, eventually signed on as Marcucci's next act.
In his later years, Marcucci continued to manage artists such as Danielle Brisebois, Ami Dolenz, Michael T. Weiss, Ron Moss and Cheryl Powers through his production companies.
[2] Marcucci died on March 9, 2011, at a hospital in Ontario, California, of respiratory complications and severe infections.