For the past 50 Years...

Art_r

Art Rothafel

Art Rothafel

Right after high school I immediately moved to Boston to attend Berklee College of Music.  While there I studied music theory and composition.

 

At the same time, I was invited to play on weekends with the band, Satin & Steel.  I eventually left Berklee to play full time with the band as we traveled around playing various venues throughout New England.

 

50th_71_72_REUNION_LOGO_COLOR_1000

In 1978, I moved to Los Angeles, California where I bounced around from various jobs, rehearsal bands and recording. But, in 1982, I eventually landed a position at Guitar Center in Hollywood, California.

 

Working for Guitar Center and living in Hollywood was a fantastic opportunity to blend music with a "real job."

 

It also provided an opportunity to hangout with various rock stars, actors and other creative artists who, at the time, were still young and "undiscovered."

 

In 1987, my entrepreneurial spirit took hold and I started my own marketing and communications consultancy allowing me to once again blend my musical background into visual media and other communications platforms.

 

In 1990, I niched my marketing consultancy to focus exclusively on the health and fitness business - that I still run today.  It's called Private Label Fitness.

 

In 1992, the beautiful, Gigi (Laura) a marriage and family therapist, finally agreed to marry me.  After 30 years she continues to be the love of my life as well as my very best friend.

 

We have two daughters, Roxanne (28) and Chelsea (35) -- and are blessed that both have turned out to be wonderful, caring human beings!

 

I continue to pursue my passions including alpine skiing, fitness and music.

 

I look forward to reconnecting with all my old friends and classmates with whom I shared the most fun years of my life!

Art_Web
ArtGigi
Girls