music industry

"In November 2000 DeRogatis, a Chicago journalist and music critic, received an anonymous fax that alleged R. Kelly had a problem with 'young girls.' DeRogatis thought breaking the story would have an impact. Instead, Kelly's career flourished. After eighteen years of . . . journalism, he tells the story of Kelly's career, his own investigations, and brings the story up to the moment when things finally seem to have changed"--OCLC.

"Explores different careers in the music industry, including the training and educational requirements as well as the future outlook for each career"--Provided by publisher.

". . . uses the music industry, from superstar artists to music executives, from managers to promoters, as a way to explain key economic forces shaping our lives"--Adaped from dust jacket.

Examines the economic aspects of a rock concert, looking at costs for development, production, promotion, and distribution.

This book offers interviews with six professionals in the world of songs. You'll meet a recording engineer, a TV theme writer, and more. Plus, you'll get "insider" extras, like a glimpse at a recording studio and a description of how one DJ gets ready for a night of spinning records.

Takes readers into digital labs around the world where hit songs, studded with musical "hooks" designed to snag your short-term memory, are being created using special techniques and hard-earned knowledge. Describes how this approach heralds a new trend in the music industry today.

Tells the story of Brian Epstein, the discoverer and manager of the Beatles, in graphic novel format, highlighting his struggle against a society that reviled his homosexuality, Judaism, and Liverpool upbringing.

A guide to music law for aspiring songwriters and performers, explaining what copyright law protects, discussing partnership law, and looking at the roles of booking agents and managers, as well as music lawyers.

This book describes the life and career of Simon Cowell, the music and television mogul who worked his way up through the music industry, starting from the mailroom.

This book describes the life and career of Russell Simmons, the music mogul who began his career promoting parties and concerts for rappers and who has helped to spread hip-hop music and culture around the globe.