Fredric Dannen

classic. read it if you work in music, are intrigued by it, are a fan of dylan, springsteen or neil young

Engaging look at the onslaught of 80s payola in the U.S. music industry.

Backstabbing, manupulation, money, power, sex, parties, drugs, Clive Davis, David Geffen, Walter Yenikkof, and so much more. . . By FAR one of the best books I've read. This is like a movie styled account of the behind ths scenes powermoves and power players of the music business up until about the early 90's. Any one who is intrigued by entertainment, artists, executives and powerstruggles should read this.