Elliot Kendall, UME Director of Radio and Tour Promotion, has departed the label after 12 years.  Said Kendall:  “It’s been an amazing non-stop Indiana Jones/James Bond thrill ride during my years at UMe, working directly with legends and icons such as Soundgarden, Rob Zombie,KISS, Ringo Starr, The Who, Def Leppard, Eric Clapton, Alice Cooper,Steve Winwood, Glenn Frey, Jimmy Cliffand many others—in addition to creating extended brand partnerships withFender and Gibson Musical Instruments. Tomorrow waits with a hungry gaze and I look forward to new adventures and creating more excitement” [DigitalMusicNews]