John Mellencamp wanted a record deal.  It was the only way to bust out of Indiana.  He went to New York, signed a bad deal, changed his name and still didn’t break through.  But he got a toehold.  He was in the game.  To the point where he kept on making records until Pat Benatar […]

From: Bob LefsetzTo: Seth Godin Since you possess great powers of analysis, any thoughts re this: How to save the music industry__________________________________ From: Seth GodinTo: Bob Lefsetz well, it’s more complex than a usual Lefsetz Letter, but first, I disagree with this: "It is facile to blame record companies. Whoever those old Canutes were, the […]

Nugent that is, I went to see him last night at the House of Blues. Am I a huge fan? No.  But some of the FM classics move me, and I love "Journey To The Center Of Your Mind", the old Amboy Dukes chestnut. And although Ted did not play this, he did do some […]

Tila Tequila got pelted with garbage at the Insane Clown Posse’s Gathering of the Juggalos.  Of course we decry the injury of a helpless little girl…or do we? I’m not condoning the injury of another human being, but I hate Tila Tequila.  Because of her insane desire for fame complemented by a complete lack of […]