It’s a pretty simple concept, and one I alluded to before, good guys do things for good guys. Nothing more, nothing less. Somehow though, this basic tenet of doing business has become lost in the current state of the music industry. I worked with a company that was dead-set on utilizing me for the talents that I bring to the table. Sunshiny optimism and empty promises led to a position that...
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The thrill of victory, and the … no wait … just the thrill of victory!!!
Conscience matters – who knew … ?
About a month ago, I decided that it was time to test the independent waters. Instead of just going after another job, with another company, where invariably I was a mid-sized cog on the corporate wheel, I was going to use my powers for good. Or something like that … The folks at Hypebot (Bruce Houghton … you’re a good man!) posted a link to this site and blog, and I sat back to...
For no good reason … but does this require one?
RockGeek Fact of the Day #0713
In 1971, Led Zeppelin IV was the top selling album of the year: 23 million copies sold in the US.
In 2007, The Eagles’ “Long Road Out of Hell” was the top selling album of the year: 7 million copies sold in the US. Digital sales included.
In 2008, 31 million people watched the American Idol season finale.
Insert your own commentary…
Thornton Mellon anyone …?
There’s an old expression: “Those who can – do. Those who can’t – teach.” I’m not entirely sure how true it is, but I’m noticing a rather alarming trend. It seems like people used to want to see a college degree on your resume. Now the standard is becoming a graduate degree. In a way, it seems like HR departments are almost discounting experience...
It’s hot. Africa hot.
So the docs have given me permission (after nearly 4 weeks!) to go back to the gym. Whatever was supposed to heal in my shoulder has done so, and I’m headed up the road to test it all out. Soreness awaits me, no doubt. And no, I’m not gonna over do it. And yes, I’m going to be extra careful and pay special attention to everything. I know, it’s a marathon not a sprint. Yeah...
Quote of the Day…
“I enjoy talking to you more than anybody else because I never feel I am giving myself away and so can admit to shady, dishonest, crawling, cowardly, unjust, arrogant, snobbish, lecherous, perverted and generally shameful feelings that I don’t want anybody else to know about; but most of all because I am always on the verge of violent laughter when talking to you. If you were here, I...
Desperation time…?
To paraphrase Mr Lennon, “I’m sick and tired of hearing things/From uptight, short-sighted, narrow-minded hypocritics/All I want is the truth…” There are SO many companies trying to “help” musicians today, that’s just sickening. When you did a little deeper into all of their business models, they’re ultimately trying to make money for themselves...