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| | Samson Records - Executive Roster - Steve Barri |
 | | Barri was hired and teamed up with a writing partner (Phil Sloan) and, when Adler left to start Dunhill Records, he brought the pair along as songwriters. |
 | | Barri was involved in signing several successful acts for the company, including Steppenwolf, Three Dog Night, Steely Dan, Smith, Jim Croce, The James Gang (with Joe Walsh), Jimmy Buffett, The Grass Roots, Rufus (featuring Chaka Khan), Hamilton, Joe Frank and Reynolds, Cashman and West and others. |
 | | Although he originally wanted to be a sports announcer or DJ, Barri's musical career started as a teenager when, as an amateur songwriter, he submitted several songs to Screen Gems, a publishing company run by Lou Adler. |
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