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Usually ships in 1 business days | | Only 3 left in stock, order soon! | | | | | | Everyone knows the success stories of the music industry — how Michael Jackson’s "Thriller" blew the roof off and how Clive Davis helped orchestrate Santana’s stunning comeback. Million-Dollar Mistakes presents the stories of when people in the music business were dead wrong. The book details some of the most expensive mistakes ever made by artists, as well as by the record executives, managers, and producers who’ve worked with stars such as Michael Jackson, Christina Aguilera, Madonna, Beyoncé, Kurt Cobain, Ricky Martin, Dido, LA Reid, and dozens more. From contract and copyright screw-ups to sheer arrogance and lying, Million-Dollar Mistakes includes tidbits such as the pitfalls of employing a family member, the marketability of suicide, and the industry’s accepted levels of mendacity and thievery. Some of these mistakes are so embarrassing that the people involved would only speak off the record. | | | |
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| | Product Details | | Author: | Moses Avalon | | Paperback: | 248 pages | | Publisher: | Backbeat Books | | Publication Date: | June 01, 2005 | | Language: | English | | ISBN: | 0879308273 | | Product Length: | 9.32 inches | | Product Width: | 7.42 inches | | Product Height: | 0.7 inches | | Product Weight: | 1.22 pounds | | Package Length: | 9.0 inches | | Package Width: | 7.3 inches | | Package Height: | 0.7 inches | | Package Weight: | 1.0 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 12 reviews |
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6 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Everyone in the business should own this book Dec 16, 2005
By Seth Glassman
"Musician"
I've made my living in the music business for my entire adult life. Many times I've walked away from total disasters scratching my head and wondering how something that looked so good could turn out so bad right before my eyes. Moses Avalon has a remarkable gift for explaining and illustrating why and how people make decisions they regret, and why and how music business relationships implode. His interviews are with very experienced industry professionals, and hearing what they have to say is unusual - they don't talk in public much. As I read the book I felt like I was reading the story of my life. I recognized many of the mistakes I make out of habit, and I began to grasp some of the bizarre baggage that I've detected in other people I've worked with. You will learn to identify some of the blind spots that can cost you dearly, and recognize the blind spots of others before you get involved with them. You will learn how some folks' behavior is a warning sign to steer clear. Most importantly, I think, you will have a much clearer idea of which career risks are worth taking and which are not. I wish I'd had this book twenty years ago.
2 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great Eye Opening Read on Pitfalls Mar 08, 2007
By MusicMaven
Whenever I feel like adding some gas to the tank, I read this book. It does a great job of capturing the dark ugly mess we call the music industry. This is a great book for anyone thinking of joining the industry and provides real life examples of pitfalls that other artists have endured over time.5 stars!
Lots of useful information Dec 20, 2011
By Steven
A little bit of it seemed like common sense to me, but were things I had been thinking about for quite a few years; so it's not common knowledge.
Great stuff. I'll have to re-read the copyright chapter a few more times to fully understand it.
Excellent information! Jan 09, 2011
By Michael Husser
"bassguy"
This book when combined with the other books on the subject by the same author, is an invaluable resource for musicians and others interested in the music industry.This book explores some of the psychological motivations behind business decisions that were made by artists and other key figures.The ramifications of those decisions are explained in the context of an experienced music professional.
Informative and Entertaning Dec 13, 2010
By UMADragon
I found this book quite informative and entertaining. It was recommended by one of my instructors when I went to recording school and I can see why. Working in the Post Production industry I got a couple of laughs when I related to things the author wrote about. Good read even if you're not an audiophile but just a music fan. Love the behind the scenes stuff.
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