Peter Katsis, Smashing Pumpkins and Backstreet Boys Manager, Dead at 69

Peter Katsis, a veteran manager and co-founder of the Firm and Prospect Park, has died at age 69. A representative confirmed to Variety that his death resulted from complications related to congestive heart failure. Over a 35-year career, Katsis managed a diverse array of top artists, including Backstreet Boys, Korn, Jane’s Addiction, Smashing Pumpkins, Morrissey, Ministry, Audioslave, and Ice Cube. His extensive professional legacy spans multiple genres and several high-profile management companies within the music industry.