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Topic History of: Biggest news of the music industry this century.... Max. showing the last 5 posts - (Last post first)
JK2006 |
It's called covering all bases.
And an old man is entitled to foibles! |
DJones |
to 1,5 billion euro.
They say, there are "lots" of interested parties, including Charles Koppelman (who made a fortune when CBS sold its publishing much too cheap) and surprise surprise Roger Ames. |
Roper |
Double posting? |
JK2006 |
the stupid BMG lot were convinced Clive wanted too much.
He proved priceless and indispensible.
He's a dear friend of mine so I can say no more.
As for Stringer(s) - both are terrific guys and Rob even had the good taste to live with (and marry?) one of my ex employees! |
DJones |
when he fired mottola.
bertelsmann never had any knowledge about music, but they did a good job you until the mid 90s.
what is the role of clive davis in all this? He has a very big influence on schmidt-holtz.
davis was already semi-retired (j records) when the trouble at bmg where so great, that rolf had to get him back.
Bertelsmann even changed their policies: before the lex davis managers had to go when they turned 60.
and with his close connection to brother howard, rob is surely a SONY-MAN? |
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