‘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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Tedeschi Trucks Shine at Rainy 2016 Jazz Fest
Biblical rains severely impacted Jazz Fest 2016’s 2nd weekend. We were still able to see Neil Young, Paul Simon and more
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Van Morrison, Steely Dan at 2016 Jazz Fest
Van the Man shone at the New Orleans Jazz Fest. Pearl Jam and Chili Peppers rocked. Steely Dan and Michael McDonald also did sets
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Aerosmith + Steven Tyler Done? Guitarist Whitford Speaks
The guitarist was asked by Metal Rules if the band would tour without Tyler. “Absolutely, we have considered it.” You’ll be surprised at what he said next
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Interview: The Temperance Movement’s Phil Campbell
Interview with the blues-rock band’s frontman. Like the Stones, Faces & Black Crowes? Then check ’em out. Deep-fried Southern rock from the UK. Plus a free track download
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Reunited Original Santana Brings the Past Into the Future
Back together again with Journey’s Gregg Rolie + Neal Schon as well as Michael Shrieve, Carlos Santana revives + updates his classic sound.
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Cheap Trick’s Newest Album is Something to Savor
On their first album in seven years Cheap Trick rock like the deserving Hall of Famers that they are.
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Steve Miller Black Keys Diss Doesn’t Dismiss His Rock Hall Rant
Steve Miler’s Rock HOF ceremony rant had many points well taken. But he undermined his crusade for artists by treating Black Keys poorly.
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Bryan Adams Concert Wins Fans’ Hearts and Voices
The onetime hitmaker and ’80s MTV favorite delivered the rock plus meaning and emotion to an enthusiastic crowd of fans
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Raitt’s Latest LP Glows with Mature Confidence
Bonnie makes an album that shows all her talents in spades: emotive singing, strong songwriting, cool way with covers and hot slide guitar.
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