RECENTLY READ - Mansion on the Hill: Dylan, Young, Geffen, Springsteen, and the Head-on Collision of Rock and Commerce by Fred Goodman
Interesting read, really highlights what is lacking in today’s music industry - artist development. All the legendary A&R men understood that it took time for artists to come into their own. Nowadays, they don’t seem to have the money or patience to let that happen. Also learned: Never do business with David Geffen, you’re probably on the short end of the deal.