Music Exec Reflects on His Glory Days in the Rock Business
Nov 22, 2023
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Music exec Tom Werman reflects on his glory days in the rock business, discussing his journey from advertising to the music industry, water scarcity's relation to climate change, and the fast-paced rock music industry of the 70s and 80s.
Tom Wurman played a key role in discovering and producing iconic rock bands in the 70s, 80s, and 90s
Wurman highlights the shift towards digital production and expresses a preference for the authenticity of human performances in classic rock
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Tom Wurman's journey in the music industry
Tom Wurman, a former music industry executive and producer, shares his experiences working with iconic rock bands in the 70s, 80s, and 90s. He joined CBS Records after a letter he wrote to Clive Davis, leading to significant breakthroughs in discovering and producing artists like Ario Speedwagon, Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, and Molly Hatchet.
Evolution of music production and current music trends
Wurman discusses the evolution of music production from his time as a producer in the 1970s to the present day. He notes the shift towards digital production, where human musicians are replaced by computer-generated beats and samples. Wurman expresses a preference for music from the classic rock era and finds the current music landscape less appealing and lacking the authenticity of human performances.
Personal preferences in listening to music, appreciation for rock music history, and advertisements for High-V gift cards and USA A Safe Pilot auto insurance
Tom Werman, Music Industry Executive and Producer, discusses his book Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music. Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.