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Part Four: The Terrible Secret of Steve Jobs

Behind the Bastards

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Steve Jobs' Impact on the Music Industry

The chapter delves into Steve Jobs' significant role in revolutionizing the music industry through the creation of iTunes and negotiations with record companies. It explores how Jobs disrupted piracy by offering songs at 99 cents each, leading to the era of music streaming services. The narrative also highlights the shift in consumer behavior from buying albums to purchasing individual songs and the negative effects on artists amidst these changes.

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