Is it any wonder the world has been taken over by nerds? It’s the nerds who are outcasts, the nerds who are bullied. If you’re everybody’s friend, chances are you’re not making a difference, at least not artistically. Once upon a time, during the baby boomer era, being different was a badge of honor. Yes, […]

It’s money. And time. And quality matters, but not as much as the fact that everything’s available. For free. Do you remember going to the record store? It was a thrilling experience, but also a disappointing one. Because you could not afford everything you wanted. You scanned through the new releases, you thumbed through the […]

John Lennon was a hustler. Last night I went to dinner with Fernan. He’s a born storyteller. That’s the essence of life. Wanna get ahead? Become a raconteur. All the great performers are. Look at Bruce Springsteen, without the stories his shows wouldn’t be half as good, and he’d have a third the audience. Life […]

Have got to stop! Bob Pittman is everything that’s wrong with the terrestrial radio business, trying to cut an advantage while screwing not only competitors, but all those without clout. Wanna change the system Bob? Go to Washington, D.C. and agitate for recording use payments for everybody! This would truly be good for music, because […]