The Music Biz
Dissects the complex relationships between artists, managers and labels, with help from Bruce Springsteen, Jon Bon Jovi, Billy Joel, Michael Hutchence and a host of hopefuls. Musicians, managers and people in the industry talk about the deals which can make, and break, musicians.
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Seasons
- Ep 1
1.The Deal
15-05-199549mA look at the difficulties of getting a recording deal, as struggling band Some Have Fins try to impress industry bigwigs at a gig in north London. If you ever thought This Is Spin...
- Ep 2
2.The Song
22-05-199550mWhat spectacular pitfalls await the unwary songwriter who doesn't pay close attention to the complicated paperwork. Jimmy Merchant and Herman Santiago wrote Why Do Fools Fall in Lo...
- Ep 3
3.The Image
05-06-199550mImage has the power to make or break a musician's career. Promotional campaigns to create that image can involve press coverage, advertising, photographs and million-dollar videos....
- Ep 4
4.Marketing Meat Loaf
12-06-1995The repackaging of Meat Loaf is one of the success stories in the 35 billion dollar global music industry, returning him to the top of the charts after years of being down on his l...
- Ep 5
5.The Performance
19-06-199549mThe most demanding of all rock 'n' roll rituals is the tour. Join US metal band Metallica as they prepare for a show at Milton Keynes Bowl, the final night of a two-year tour. Whil...
- Ep 6
6.Corporate Rock
26-06-1995The music industry has gone global, carved up by a handful of multinational giants. CBS Records sold to Sony. Virgin Records, the only major independent label left by the early 199...
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