On the Record (book)
On the Record: Over 150 of the most talented people in music share the secrets of their success (2004) is a book written by entertainment manager Guy Oseary and published in 2004 by Penguin Books.
The book features in-depth interviews with more than 150 music recording artists, record executives,[1] A&R executives, label chiefs, songwriters, and record producers.[2] Oseary spoke with performers like James Brown and Bono, asking them a similar set of questions about their experiences in music.[3] In writing the book, Oseary also offered a personal reflection on how to succeed in the music industry.[2]
Interviewees
Some of the music elite who were interviewed for the book:[4]
Artists:
- James Brown
- Elton John
- Bono
- Madonna
- Ozzy Osbourne
- Keith Richards
- Brian Wilson
- Alicia Keys
- Fiona Apple
- John Frusciante
Producers/Songwriters:
- Rick Rubin
- Sir George Martin
- Jermaine Dupri
- Giorgio Moroder
- David Foster
- Daniel Lanois
A&R Wizards and Executives:
- Lyor Cohen
- Tom Whalley
- Guy Oseary
- Ron Handler
- Bruce Lundvall
- John Kalodner
Legends:
- Quincy Jones
- Russell Simmons
- Dick Clark
- Seymour Stein
- Chris Blackwell
- Ahmet Ertegün
- Berry Gordy
Attorneys:
- John Branca
- Fred Davis
- Eric Greenspan
- Don Passman
Managers:
- Irving Azoff
- Paul McGuinness
- Benny Medina
Television and Film:
References
- Arango, Tim (May 5, 2004). "H'Wood Dealmaker Oseary Pairs with United Agency". New York Post. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- Raz, Gali (November 18, 2013). "Guy Oseary Gets To Call The Tune For U2". Jewish Business News. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- Fleming, Michael (May 4, 2004). "Oseary to manage again". Variety. Retrieved April 28, 2019.
- Oseary, Guy (2004). On the Record: Over 150 of the Most Talented People in Music Share the Secrets of Their Success. Penguin Books. p. xi. ISBN 978-0-14-200304-6.
Further reading
- "Madonna in Guy Oseary's book on the record industry". Madonna.com. November 2, 2004.