On August 1, 1981, a basic cable and satellite television channel called MTV was launched that would change the music industry forever. …
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Drew Barrymore’s “Wildflower”
When deciding whether to not to read a book about a celebrity or public figure in the technological age that is 2016, one might ask: Will …
Ticketmaster Sucks
While it’s no secret that Ticketmaster is one of the greediest institutions in America, they have officially reached new levels of voracity. …
Kurt Cobain’s Art Slated to Hit the Road
Handling a musician’s estate after they’ve passed away is a topic that has been visited more times than a 60-year-old rock fan as heard …
Zero to One
A few weeks ago the book Zero to One was mentioned in a weekly meeting I attend for entrepreneurs in the Vail Valley. The leaders of the …
Correcting Grammar – Too Much or Totally Necessary?
I recently read an intriguing article by author, editor, and entrepreneur Bill Murphy Jr. called 17 Grammar Mistakes You Really Need to Stop …
What Happened to Gwen Stefani’s Music?
I love Gwen Stefani. Her unique voice and thoughtful lyrics caught my attention 20 years ago when I first heard songs from Tragic Kingdom – …
Record Store Day: April 16, 2016
Although I find all the of the Facebook “days” fun – Wine Day, Woman’s Day, Sibling’s Day, etc. – there is something to be said about a …
Music Archives: Are Artists and Former Record Industry Executives Focusing on Education or Money?
Over six years ago my family decided it was time to organize all of our Spec’s Music memorabilia and figure out what to do with it. We did …
