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George Goldner with Frankie LYmon and the Teenagers
George Goldner with Frankie LYmon and the Teenagers
Howard Fisher hugging his daughter on the overturning of his conviction in the Levy trial.
Howard Fisher hugging his daughter on the overturning of his conviction in the Levy trial.
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Levy with Howard Fisher's twin sons at their bar mitzvah.
Levy with Howard Fisher’s twin sons at their bar mitzvah.
Levy in his office, c. 1969.
Levy in his office, c. 1969.

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Remembering Raeanne

I was heartbroken by the news yesterday that my dear friend/collaborator photographer Raeanne Rubenstein had passed away.  Raeanne was one … Continue reading Remembering Raeanne

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Early Country Superstars: Fiddlin’ John Carson and Gid Tanner

This is the second excerpt from my new book, Country Music: A Very Short Introduction. I hope you enjoy it. … Continue reading Early Country Superstars: Fiddlin’ John Carson and Gid Tanner

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Free Preview: Country Music VSI

Behind the “Big Bang”: The Roots of Country Music In late July of 1927, New York record producer and music … Continue reading Free Preview: Country Music VSI

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5 Events that Shaped Country Music

Five Events that Shaped Country Music               Ken Burns’ recent PBS documentary on Country Music has brought new attention to … Continue reading 5 Events that Shaped Country Music

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Morris Levy and Alan Freed

In this extended excerpt from my book, Godfather of the Music Business, I tell the story of how Morris Levy … Continue reading Morris Levy and Alan Freed

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George Goldner and the Birth of Tico Records

Among the many fabled Jewish entrepreneurs of the ‘50s who helped spawn the growth of R&B, doowop, and Latin musics, … Continue reading George Goldner and the Birth of Tico Records

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Morris Levy: Growing Up in the Bronx

This excerpt contains material that I was originally hoping to include in my book, Godfather of the Music Business: Morris … Continue reading Morris Levy: Growing Up in the Bronx

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