Real name: Melvyn James Foster Shaw

Canadian songwriter, manager, producer, and publisher originally from Calgary, Alberta. Probably most famous for managing The Stampeders from their inception in 1965. Was the founding President of (Canadian Academy Of Recording Arts And Sciences), past president of and former executive director of FACTOR (Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Record). Winner of the Juno Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award in 1991. Currently CEO of Mel Shaw Music Platforms.