Follow the Music
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| Author | Jac Holzman, Gavan Daws |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Jawbone Press |
Publication date | Aug 30, 2000 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 444 pages |
Follow The Music the autobiography of record mogul Jac Holzman and the founding of his record company Elektra Records, written by Jac Holzman and Gavan Daws.[1][2][3]
The books follows Holzman on his journey from overseeing limited pressings of obscure folk artists to signing international stars such as The Doors, right up to the sale of the company and beyond.
Reception[edit]
Since its initial publication in 1998, the book has been described as "a must-read addition to the best chronicles of popular music in this over-stulated century" by Timothy White, editor in chief at Billboard magazine, and an "extraordinary history ... funny, enlightening, and entertaining" by Allmusic. In a review for Variety, Phil Gallo described the book as "basic and straightforward", as well as being "a quick and easy read".[4]
References[edit]
- ^ "Carly Simon reveals 'You're So Vain' clue - CNN". Articles.cnn.com. 2010-02-26. Archived from the original on 2012-03-31. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
- ^ "About Jac Holzman". Follow the Music. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
- ^ Billboard - Google Boeken. 11 July 1998. Retrieved 2012-03-22.
- ^ Gallo, Phil. "Reviews: Follow the Music: The Life and High Times of Elektra Records in the Great Years of American Pop Culture". Variety. Retrieved 8 July 2022.
Holzman, Jac; Daws, Gavan (1998). Follow the Music: The Life and High Times of Elektra Records in the Great Years of American Pop Culture (1st ed.). Santa Monica, Calif.: FirstMedia Books. ISBN 9780966122114.[1]
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- ^ NOLL, JOHN. "Follow the Music: The Life and High Times of Elektra Records in the Great Years of American Pop Culture". tapeop.com. Retrieved 30 January 2022.
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