On the Record: Over 150 of the Most Creative People in Music Share the Secrets of Their Success (Paperback)

by Guy Oseary (Author) "Did you have a mentor or someone who inspired you?..." (more)
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In today’s super-competitive music industry, finding success seems beyond most people’s wildest dreams. So how did those who are there make it happen? Each has an extraordinary story to tell, and Guy Oseary—an industry powerhouse—shares more than 150 of them here. From artists and songwriters to directors and publicists, On the Record offers an insider’s look at the dreams, labor, lucky breaks, and rude awakenings of the industry’s top performers. We hear revealing thoughts and advice from Madonna, Sean "P. Diddy" Combs, Moby, Alicia Keys, and others, throwing light on a broad range of experiences. As they speak candidly of their careers, a portrait emerges of a glamorous and capricious culture, making On the Record an invaluable introduction to those who wonder what it’s really like to reach superstardom.

About the Author
Guy Oseary began his career in entertainment at age seventeen and quickly rose through the ranks to become the chairman of Maverick Records, one of the industry’s leading boutique labels. In 2001 he established Maverick Films with Madonna.

Product Details

• Paperback: 544 pages
• Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics) (November 2, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0142003042
• ISBN-13: 978-0142003046
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #869,347 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars ON THE RECORD AND ON THE RIGHT TRACK, November 11, 2004

By	Gian Fiero (Hollywood, California) - See all my reviews

As a music industry consultant and educator, I often tell my clients and students that there is no substitute for experience. This book is all about experience: the experiences of the biggest stars in the music industry and their key pivotal moments, tough business lessons, and the determining factors that helped them to achieve their success - all written in their own words. No matter what area of the music industry you are venturing into, there is someone's story in this book that will provide you with insight, solutions, and even inspiration.