The Bob Lefsetz Podcast
Bob Lefsetz, author of "The Lefsetz Letter," hosts a podcast where he discusses the core issues of the music business, the internet, and the world at large. Each episode features interviews and commentary on industry trends and cultural shifts.
Episodes
Alissa Pollack
Alissa Pollack is President, Mediabase and Global Marketing, RCS Worldwide/iHeart Media.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Richard Marx
Like you've never heard him before... Richard has a new album, "After Hours.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Charlie Worsham
Charlie Worsham, a Country Music Association Musician of the Year, has a new solo album, "Once Upon a Second Time Around."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ron Alexenburg
Ron Alexenburg signed the Jacksons to Epic and more. Here we talk about his fifty year career in the record business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dustin Lance Black
Dustin Lance Black is the director of the new series "Rock Out" about the gay influence in rock music. As much as you think you know, you'll learn more, especially about Brian Epstein. The documentary is available to stream for free at revry.com starting on September 20th. Dustin Lance Black won an Oscar for his screenplay for "Milk," created the miniseries "Under the Banner of Heaven" and was a w
Maggie Rose
Maggie Rose has a new album, "Half Moon." Hers is a story of survival, the big breaks never happening, yet slogging away and building an audience. Listen to her, she could be the new Brandi Carlile.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brett Gurewitz
Brett Gurewitz is not only the owner of Epitaph Records, but a member of Bad Religion as well. We go deep into Brett's history, from becoming a punk in the San Fernando Valley to ultimately signing Tom Waits to his record label. But before that, Brett opines on the nuts and bolts of running a record label...who to sign, how to promote, interactions with DSPs... Brett is fantastic, this is a MUST-L
Adam Weiner
Adam Weiner is the creative force behind Low Cut Connie. Listen to how he's achieved success completely independently.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ketch Secor
Mr. Old Crow Medicine Show.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Erick the Architect
Songwriter, performer, producer Erick the Architect created the track featured in the Apple WWDC presentation in June. We go deep into that process as well as Erick's career in the Flatbush Zombies and...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Alison Ellwood
Documentary filmmaker Alison Ellwood's most recent project is "Boy George & Culture Club." Prior to that she directed "History of the Eagles," "The Go-Go's," "Laurel Canyon"...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Beard
David Beard is the author of the revealing new book "All Summer Long: Conversations with The Beach Boys from Surfin' to SMiLE."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bob Cavallo
Bob Cavallo managed the Lovin' Spoonful, Earth, Wind & Fire, Prince, Little Feat, Seal and more. And he finished his career running Disney's music business!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ashish Hemrajani
Ashish Hemrajani is founder and CEO of BookMyShow, India's premier concert promotion company. This is a developing market with opportunity for all. If you want the skinny on touring in India, this is the place!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Marsha Vlasic
Legendary agent Marsha Vlasic represents Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Norah Jones, Iggy Pop and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Lenny Kaye
Writer, guitarist and member of the Patti Smith Group.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jonny Podell
Legendary agent for the Allman Brothers, Alice Cooper, Cyndi Lauper and so many more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dayna Goldfine & Dan Geller
Dayna Goldfine & Dan Geller are documentarians whose most recent film is "Peter Asher: Everywhereman."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jeff Ross
The Roastmaster General released the best comedy special of the year, "Take a Banana for the Ride." In this wide ranging conversation we cover the creation of the special as well as the story of Jeff's comedy career, starting in standup, breaking into roasts and ultimately roping in Tom Brady!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jim Koplik
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 Grant
Amy has a new album, "The Me That Remains."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Beck
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.
Robert Margouleff
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 pr
Vince Gill
From Oklahoma to Nashville to the Eagles!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Monahan
Mr. Train.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Porter
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.
Prairie Prince
Drummer for the Tubes, Todd Rundgren and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Billy Preston Documentary
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
Betty LaVette
Vocalist extraordinaire.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dan Clancy
Dan Clancy is the CEO of Twitch. This is a must-listen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Julio Santo Domingo
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.
Rich Robinson
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.
John Zogby
The legendary pollster talks about the war in Iran and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Joel Bernstein
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.
Elliot Scheiner
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.
Kenny Greenberg
Songwriter/producer/player Kenny Greenberg is lead guitarist in Kenny Chesney's band.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mary Chapin Carpenter
Her latest album is entitled "Personal History," which is what you get in this podcast!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Rick Mitarotonda
Guitarist for Goose.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
George Massenburg
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.
Alex Skolnick
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.
Carol Leifer
Legendary comedian/writer.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Herb Alpert
The one and only!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Damian Kulash
Mr. OK Go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mark Mothersbaugh
Q: Are We Not Men? A: We Are Devo!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bill Schnee
Producer/engineer Bill Schnee recorded "Aja," produced Pablo Cruise and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tommy Emmanuel
Guitarist extraordinaire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tom Freston
Tom has a new book, "Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Yemi Oyediran
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
Rob Katz is Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Vail Resorts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kenny Chesney
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.
KT Tunstall
A one woman tour de force!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Guralnick
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
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.
Paul Janeway
Lead singer of St. Paul & the Broken Bones.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jon Batiste
A must-listen!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Amy Lee
Of Evanescence.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Henry Paul
Of the Outlaws, the Henry Paul Band and Blackhawk.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Freiberg
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.
Joe Grushecky
The Original Iron City Houserocker. Joe's got co-writes on Bruce Springsteen’s latest release.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Margo Price
She's got a new album, "Hard Headed Woman."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
David Goggin & Martin Porter
The story of their new book "Buzz Me In: Inside the Record Plant Studios."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Carl Stubner
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.
Wayne Forte
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.
Dennis McNally
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.
Mario Medious
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.
Mitch Ryder
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Don Was
From Was Not Was to Bonnie Raitt to the Rolling Stones AND MORE! You'll dig this!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Gloria Gaynor
She survives!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Colin Blunstone
Lead singer of the Zombies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donnie Iris
From "The Rapper" to "Ah! Leah!"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fred Mollin
Fred Mollin has a new book, "Unplugged: Stories and Secrets from a Life of Making Records, Scoring Film, and Working with the Legends of Music."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Garson
David Bowie's piano player...and more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Peter Wolf
Peter Wolf has a new book, "Waiting on the Moon," and we dive into the tales of the artists, poets, drifters, grifters and goddesses he writes about.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dave Dederer
Dave Dederer was the guitarist in the Presidents of the United States of America. It's the thirtieth anniversary of their major label debut. Hear the story of how an indie band made its own record, got signed by a major, had huge hits and then broke up.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Love
He's keeping the summer alive and is about to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame...you'll definitely learn some stuff you don't know!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Matthew Ramsey
Matthew Ramsey is the lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist of Old Dominion. This is his story from backwoods Virginia to Nashville. He was in Music City for over a decade before he had any real success! It's a long way to the top if you want to rock and roll (and that's what today's country music is!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Paul Rappaport
Paul Rappaport has written a new book entitled "Gliders Over Hollywood: Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion." Come for the tales of the record business in the pre-internet era, stay for the Bob Dylan stories!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Neil Giraldo
The story of Pat Benatar and so much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamey Johnson
A true original.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Graham Russell
Graham Russell is the songwriting half of Air Supply. You'll enjoy his story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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