I think Sir Elton John said it all this morning: “the loss of Aretha Franklin is a blow for everyone who loves REAL music.”  

A couple of day ago, it was reported that a “gravely ill” Aretha Franklin is in a Detroit hospital, surrounded by her large family and many friends.  She has been suffering from pancreatic cancer. She is a fighter so expect her to battle this until the end. I last worked with Aretha as a production manager… Read More…

Every day, I work with music artists who have huge dreams and goals – of reaching the pinnacle of their field. Growing up as a musician and spending most of my life in the entertainment industry, I have a deep understanding of where they are coming from. It’s a calling that is sometimes hard to… Read More…

Ever since the rise of MTV in the 1980’s, reality music shows have dominated modern television. Shows like American Idol, America’s Got Talent, and The Voice demonstrate just how popularized these programs have become, with American Idol even returning for its 16th season. While they all started in America, these shows have also expanded internationally, with spinoffs like The Voice of… Read More…

Several years ago, I was invited to a Phil Collins show by one of his band mates, the show was at Madison Square Garden.  At a part in the show where the artist normally hypes his merchandise sold in the hall, Phil said what I thought was very commendable: “rather than spend money at the… Read More…