THE BUSINESS OF MUSIC AND ITS ROCK N ROLL LIFESTYLE
Upon graduation from Hofstra University with a BA in Speech, “I was made an offer I couldn’t refuse.” I went to work for Joe Glazer, a former Capone mobster and lieutenant who founded Associated Booking Corporation, where I “rocked and rolled” for a living. Once there, my first two signings were Rod Stewart & Faces and Savoy Brown. Upon Joe’s death, I established my agency, American Talent International, which eventually became a major one, representing notable artists such as Rod Stewart, ZZ Top, The Eagles, Deep Purple, and many more.
Wolfgang, Ralf, Florian, and I, Kraftwerk, c1979 at Rumpelmayer's, NYC, celebrating the Capitol Records, new rock and roll, record deal.
Kraftwerk, c1979 at Rumpelmayer’s, NYC
CAA later purchased American Talent International. Following my departure from ATI, I became a music business personal manager, representing artists such as Kraftwerk, Ronny Laws, Wayne Henderson, and The Jazz Crusaders, among others.
Following my years at the top of the music industry, I founded two additional successful businesses: a commercial printing company, called Printing By Design, and an online antique clock business, ValuableClocks, which I still own and operate today. I honed my writing skills as a blogger for over two decades, with one of my blogs being featured by The Times of Israel. I am also referenced in many books and articles by or about Kiss, Rush, Kraftwerk, and others. My life, as you will read in this memoir, was one hell of a ride.
