David Spero, a long-time resident of South Euclid, began his entertainment career at the age of 13 as a cue card holder for his father Herman Spero’s groundbreaking rock and roll TV show “Upbeat,” one of the first shows to celebrate popular music in a live setting. Over the next 60 years, David remained rooted in Cleveland, starting as a pioneering FM rock radio DJ in the 1970s before moving into music management, overseeing artists such as Michael Stanley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Ringo Starr, and many others. His career also includes producing educational programs like “MTV Live at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame” in the early 2000s when he was the Vice President of Education and Programming at the Rock Hall. In January 2023, David published a memoir, “A Life In The Wings: My Sixty Year Love Affair with Rock and Roll,” co-written with K Adrian Zonneville, detailing his interactions with numerous artists and industry professionals from his home base in South Euclid. Last fall, David was inducted into the Personal Managers Hall of Fame. Despite his illustrious career, he remains humble and approachable, often hosting meetings at Jack’s Deli, where “David’s Salad” is named in his honor. He is always eager to leverage his musical connections for good causes, such as helping a Solon resident organize a tribute concert/fundraiser for his late son and assisting the City of Lyndhurst in organizing a tribute concert for the late Eric Carmen. David’s career is second only to his love for his wife Ellen and son Adam, choosing to remain in South Euclid instead of moving to NYC or LA. He is a true definition of a Mensch, with his rock and roll lifestyle firmly rooted in South Euclid, often seen walking his beloved dog Rosie down Belvoir Boulevard.