The Bob Lefsetz Podcast

Legendary concert promoter Jim Koplik is the president of Connecticut and the Upstate New York Region for Live Nation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Amy has a new album, "The Me That Remains."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Beck was Michael Jackson's product manager and has written a book about the experience, "'You've Got Michael': Living Through HIStory." If you want to know what it was like working at a record label in the pre-internet era, this is the place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Synth-wiz Robert Margouleff and his compatriot Malcolm Cecil associate produced Stevie Wonder's four album run from "Music of My Mind" to Fulfillingness' First Finale." On his own Margouleff produced Devo's landmark "Freedom of Choice" with "Whip It" and albums by Billy Preston and Oingo Boingo and David Sanborn and...CAUTION: This message originated from outside of the company. Please take all precautions when opening attachments or links from outside sources.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From Oklahoma to Nashville to the Eagles!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. Train.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He's got a new autobiography, "The Soul Man: Life of Songwriter David Porter." After talking about Memphis, we dive deep into those great songs he wrote and produced with Isaac Hayes, like "Hold On, I'm Comin'," and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Drummer for the Tubes, Todd Rundgren and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three main principals involved in the film, director Paris Barclay and producers Stephanie Allain and Jeanne Elfant Festa, opine about their careers and testify as to the making of the movie. All three are major hitters. Barclay is one of the most in-demand television directors, having worked on "ER," "The West Wing," "The Watcher" and many more. Allain was responsible for bringing "Boyz n the Hood" to the screen, and has even produced the Academy Awards. And Jeanne Elfant Festa is a principal at White Horse Pictures, where she has shepherded projects like "The Beatles: Eight Days a Week-The Touring Years," "The Bee Gees: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart" and "Lilith Fair: Building a Mystery."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Vocalist extraordinaire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan Clancy is the CEO of Twitch. This is a must-listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Julio Santo Domingo is the founder of the Okeechobee Music & Arts Festival, which starts today, Thursday March 19th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Black Crowes have a new album, "A Pound of Feathers," and have been nominated once again for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The legendary pollster talks about the war in Iran and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Photographer Joel Bernstein has tales that boggle the mind, like accidentally shooting the cover of Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush" as a high school student...you'll love his stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer/engineer Elliot Scheiner has worked with everybody from Steely Dan to the Eagles. He and six others from behind the board are telling studio stories at the Sheen Center in New York through February 28th.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Songwriter/producer/player Kenny Greenberg is lead guitarist in Kenny Chesney's band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Her latest album is entitled "Personal History," which is what you get in this podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist for Goose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Engineer/producer/equipment designer extraordinaire George Massenburg and six of his behind the board buddies will be hosting a series of live shows of studio tales in New York at the Sheen Center from February 14th to March 1st.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist Alex Skolnick got his start with Testament, but has broadened his interest to jazz with the Alex Skolnick Trio and has played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Metal Allegiance and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary comedian/writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The one and only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mr. OK Go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Producer/engineer Bill Schnee recorded "Aja," produced Pablo Cruise and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Guitarist extraordinaire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom has a new book, "Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yemi Oyediran is the director of the must-watch documentary "King of Them All: The Story of King Records" presently airing on PBS.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rob Katz is Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kenny Chesney has a new autobiography, "Heart Life Music." Kenny is open, honest and forthright...not fake humble or self-deprecating, he owns his hard work and success. I loved talking to him and you'll love listening to him!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A one woman tour de force!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Peter Guralnick has written the definitive Elvis Presley books, "Last Train to Memphis" and "Careless Love." His latest is about Elvis's manager, "The Colonel and the King: Tom Parker, Elvis Presley and the Partnership that Rocked the World."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Potash is President and CEO of OverDrive, which provides books for libraries via its Libby app and video content via Kanopy and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead singer of St. Paul & the Broken Bones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A must-listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of Evanescence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of the Outlaws, the Henry Paul Band and Blackhawk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Of Quicksilver Messenger Service and Jefferson Starship. He just turned 87, but he's still out on the road. He's been there and done that, from Ohio to San Francisco and beyond!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Original Iron City Houserocker. Joe's got co-writes on Bruce Springsteen’s latest release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She's got a new album, "Hard Headed Woman."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of their new book "Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carl Stubner runs the management company Shelter Music. He personally manages ZZ Top and Crowded House and has been involved with Fleetwood Mac and other acts. This is his story as well as the story of the management group he is growing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Wayne Forte's fiftieth year in the business. As an agent he's represented acts as varied as David Bowie and Tedeschi Trucks Band. We discuss his career as well as NITO (National Independent Talent Organization) and the lobbying for and distribution of monies during Covid.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Long time publicist for the Grateful Dead Dennis McNally has a new book "The Last Great Dream: How Bohemians Became Hippies and Created the Sixties." We talk about San Francisco, the Dead and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From the Atlantic accounting department to the head of Emerson, Lake & Palmer's Manticore Records, Mario Medious is a legendary record executive.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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From Was Not Was to Bonnie Raitt to the Rolling Stones AND MORE! You'll dig this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

She survives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Lead singer of the Zombies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.