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IN MEMORIAM: JEREMY TEPPER, 60

Jeremy Evan Tepper — musician, record label founder, journalist, and satellite radio personality — died on June 14 of a heart attack.  He was 60 years old.

“Many in the coin-op industry will remember Jeremy when he was managing editor of Vending Times, and industry trade magazine, more than 30 years ago,” said Ken Goldberg, President of the Amusement and Music Owners Association of New York.  “At that time, I was fortunate enough to get to know Jeremy not only as a reporter covering the trade I loved and grew up in, but also at several other levels.”

Jeremy was also a founder of Diesel Only Records, a record label that championed country rock and alternative music.  Diesel Only’s first artist was the World Famous Blue Jays, for which Jeremy was the lead singer.  “Jeremy and his band would often play at a bar I owned in Manhattan’s East Village,” said Ken Goldberg, a second generation jukebox and games operator whose operation, Emerson Amusements, is now part of Bar Partners.  “Jeremy was a charismatic performer and one of the friendliest people you’d come across.”

In addition to his work in the record industry, Jeremy became the publisher and editor-in-chief of his own jukebox trade journal called Street Beat, which enjoyed a brief but successful run.  His career in journalism extended beyond the coin-op industry, as he served as editor of the Journal of Country Music and contributed as a country music critic for various publications.

In 2004, Jeremy joined Sirius Satellite Radio, where he became the format manager for the Outlaw Country channel. His influence in radio extended the reach of country music, particularly the subgenres he was passionate about, to a broader audience.

“Jeremy’s enthusiasm and love for pinball was infectious,” Ken Goldberg remembered. “Performing at my bar on the lower east side was a golden opportunity for him. We created a special event called the ‘Chicken Pickin’ Pinball Bonanza’ that combined live music by Jeremy’s band with nine pinball machines I set up on free play. The event was a big success; Jeremy and I shared a passion for bringing music, games and fun to people’s lives.”

Jeremy’s contributions to music, journalism and coin-op were paralleled by his personal warmth and generosity. He is survived by his wife, Laura Cantrell, a noted country singer, and their daughter, Bella. His legacy will be remembered fondly by those who knew and collaborated with him. 

“Jeremy’s passing is a significant loss to both industries, but his memory will live on through the music he loved and the people he touched,” Ken Goldberg said.

June 18, 2024 – Betson Enterprises returns to the International Bowl Expo this year being hosted at the Gaylord Rockies Resort & Convention Center in Aurora, CO. From July 1^st to 2^nd, attendees can visit Betson at booths #126 & #129 to experience a dynamic lineup featuring the latest innovations from Raw Thrills and more.

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