If I read one more story that the movies are back… You might be surprised to discover that “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” has grossed 50% more than “The Odyssey,” the supposed talk of the summer. That’s right, “Spider-Man” has a domestic gross of $785,831,670 compared to “The Odyssey”‘s $504,680,370, and “Spider-Man” has been in release […]

If you want to feel left out… Unless, of course, you were there. So what did I learn… Doc McGhee is a sharp guy with a lot of insight, as are the most successful people in rock and roll. They may not have a CV, but they’ve got brains, and they know how to use […]

Documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood’s most recent project is “Boy George & Culture Club.” Prior to that she directed “History of the Eagles,” “The Go-Go’s,” “Laurel Canyon”… Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alison-ellwood/id1316200737?i=1000780220185 https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ff4fb19-54d4-41ae-ae7a-8a6f8d3dafa8/episodes/ad996cc3-b639-465a-a15b-ceabb09aa515/the-bob-lefsetz-podcast-alison-ellwood

Business is good, but it’s meaningless. You can look at the concert grosses and be stunned that this many people are paying this much money to go see these acts, but really, it’s about the audience, not the performers. Now in the sixties, venues had seats. Even clubs. Into the seventies too. And then they […]