{"product_id":"music-business-stories-9798999479013","title":"Music Business Stories","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMusic Business Stories - Book One\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic Business Stories - Book One documents the development of the music industry from 1950 to 1985. This comprehensive account underscores the significance of the 45 rpm single, vinyl record albums, and provides a detailed overview of promotion, distribution, marketing, and sales practices during this era. Each chapter presents key moments involving influential artists, their managers, record label executives, and the transformative approaches that shaped the music business.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters feature: narratives and insights from distinguished figures such as Michael Nesmith, Michael Jackson, David Bowie, Dolly Parton, Don Imus, Brian Auger, Harry Nilsson, Ringo Starr, John Lennon, and John Denver. These accounts highlight the dynamic relationship between creative artists and their managers, including Frank Dileo, Colonel Tom Parker, Jerry Weintraub, and Tony Defries.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters address: Political dynamics, behind-the-scenes office diplomacy, and the prevalence of drug and alcohol use within the music industry. Music Business Stories - Book One presents narratives that illustrate how the careers of numerous individuals in the industry were profoundly impacted by widespread substance abuse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapters address: Stories that are often times funny, sometimes crazy, and many times gravitate to conclude we all share strengths and weakness However, The Music Business is one industry that provides the stage to magnify humanity in regards to both triumph and disaster.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Street Stuff Music\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/23\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798999479013\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 302\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.23lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.69d","brand":"Tom Cossie,Cossie","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52210077532341,"sku":"9798999479013","price":33.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_d4f6fb4b-a058-4540-97af-23b0b58a0c42.jpg?v=1770132373","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/music-business-stories-9798999479013","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}