Archive · 29 Oct 2025
John Rubey, Fathom Events CEO and Live Events Pioneer, Dies at 73
John Rubey, who people called Roger, was a very important person in putting on big shows and concerts for almost 50 years.
He was the first boss of a company called Fathom Events, which shows movies and other live events in movie theaters.
Before that, he worked for another big company called AEG, where he helped make live concerts and special events available to watch in many ways, like on TV, DVDs, and online.
He even helped book the huge US Festival back in 1983, which had many famous bands and singers.
He also worked on special shows, like live 3D concerts you could see in theaters.
His work helped companies grow and make more money.
He won many awards for his amazing work in video and television.
John Rubey, a prominent live-events executive, has died at the age of 73.
He was the first CEO of Fathom Events, a major live cinema broadcast network.
Rubey had a career of nearly 50 years, including senior roles at AEG units and booking the 1983 US Festival.
He was known for innovating digital content distribution models and producing/distributing live events worldwide.
Rubey received numerous awards, including 60 Telly Awards, for his work in video and television.
- Who
- John Alfred Rubey, a live-events executive and the first CEO of Fathom Events.
- What
- Died at the age of 73, leaving behind a career spanning nearly 50 years in the live events and entertainment industry.
- When
- Recently (exact date and cause of death not provided).
- Where
- His career included significant work in Denver, Southern California, and globally through his various executive roles.
- Why
- His death was confirmed by his family.
- Name
- John Alfred Rubey (Roger)
- Date of Birth
- October 5, 1951
- Place of Birth
- Evergreen Park, IL
- Age at Death
- 73
- Career Highlights
- First CEO of Fathom Events, Senior posts at AEG, Booked US Festival 1983
- Awards
- 60 Telly Awards, honors from International 3D Society, Hollywood 3D Film Festival