Jake Gold (born April 4, 1958) is an American-born Canadian music manager. He was a judge on the Canadian Idol television program. In addition to Idol participants, he has managed Canadian artists The Tragically Hip, The Watchmen, The Cliks, and Sass Jordan. Early life Gold was born in New Jersey. His family moved to Toronto when he was a small child. Career Gold started his management company, The Management Trust, in the 1980s. He managed the Tragically hip for seventeen years, ending in 2003, and was also manager for the band Big Wreck. In 2002, Gold was chosen as a judge for the television talent contest show Canadian Idol, and he held this role for six seasons. The Management Trust (MGM Trust) later represented artists Adam Cohen and Crash Karma, as well as music producers me&john, Moe Berg, Russell Broom, Terry Brown, and Laurence Currie. He has been awarded Manager of the Year three times by the Canadian Music Industry. References 1958 births Living people Canadian music managers Canadian television variety show hosts Canadian Idol Jewish American musicians Jewish Canadian musicians Musicians from Toronto People from New Jersey American emigrants to Canada 21st-century American Jews