Artie Kaplan

Arthur William Kaplan (October 28, 1935 – October 11, 2025) was an American recording artist, songwriter and a session musician. He had also been a music contractor where he was hired to musicians for sessions. In the 1960s, he was casting musicians for sessions for Aldon Music. When musician Joe Delia was asked about the best advice he had ever had, he said it was from Kaplan, who said "Always show up on time and bring a pencil."