Posts From Greg Brodsky
‘History of the Music Biz’ Features Profiles of Industry Titans
Veteran editor Mike Sigman interviews many execs, most of whom never became household names, in a new book for HITS magazine. Exclusive excerpt of his interview with former Sony Music chief Tommy Mottola
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The Who Triumph at MSG: 2016 Review
The band’s farewell tour arrived (finally) in Manhattan. Our reviewer notes, happily, that Roger Daltrey hit all the high notes
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Jeff Lynne’s ELO Alone In The Studio
The new album credited to Jeff Lynne’s ELO, Alone In The Universe, is really more of a solo effort, writes our reviewer. It’s great to have the old maestro back
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The Doors’ Robby Krieger Sets Spring Tour
The author of some of the band’s biggest hits will hit the road to support his own release as well as the deluxe 50th anniversary of the band’s debut
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NMS Report: Are Happy Days Here Again?
At this year’s New Music Seminar, hot topics for the recorded music biz were both new and old: The growth of streaming services and vinyl’s big comeback
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Get Set For Record Store Day 2015
Record Store Day gets better every year, providing “Christmas in April” for independent brick & mortar record store and collectors, and reminding recorded music lovers that their local shops are their best friend.
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Arnold Palmer, Icon, Dead at 87
Another mythic figure who came to prominence at the same time as the birth of the classic rock era is gone. “I met Arnie once. I was a kid; he was a giant.”
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Billy Joel Surgery Puts Him on DL, Ends MSG Streak
All good things must come to an end including the Piano Man’s record-breaking streak at The Garden. He’ll be back next month
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Denis Leary Returns as Washed-Up Rock Star
Is rock’n’roll with at least allusions to the sex and drugs ready for prime time? Find out by catching the new Denis Leary series Sex&Drugs&Rock&Roll on FX this summer.
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Bruce Springsteen Summer U.S. Tour Dates
What was originally planned as “just a couple of shows” has been extended numerous times in the US and overseas. They’ve now scheduled even more US stadium and arena dates
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