Backstage Past
Long before corporate greed took over the rock concert business and caused ticket prices to skyrocket, Barry Fey and his company Feyline Concerts were promoting shows with ticket prices under $10.00 for The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, U2 and many others. Always concerned that his audiences had the best experience possible, he was honored a never equaled three consecutive years by "Billboard Magazine" as Concert Promoter of the Year in 1978 through 1980.

During Barry Fey's 32 years as a promoter he's rubbed elbows and cut deals with nearly every legend of Rock 'n Roll and in Back Stage Past he shares those behind the scenes stories of a mercurial business during a tumultuous time. It is a backstage pass to never before revealed tales of the Rock 'n Roll business and its performers. Includes an original poem by U2 great Bono.
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Backstage Past
Long before corporate greed took over the rock concert business and caused ticket prices to skyrocket, Barry Fey and his company Feyline Concerts were promoting shows with ticket prices under $10.00 for The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, U2 and many others. Always concerned that his audiences had the best experience possible, he was honored a never equaled three consecutive years by "Billboard Magazine" as Concert Promoter of the Year in 1978 through 1980.

During Barry Fey's 32 years as a promoter he's rubbed elbows and cut deals with nearly every legend of Rock 'n Roll and in Back Stage Past he shares those behind the scenes stories of a mercurial business during a tumultuous time. It is a backstage pass to never before revealed tales of the Rock 'n Roll business and its performers. Includes an original poem by U2 great Bono.
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Backstage Past

Backstage Past

by Barry Fey
Backstage Past

Backstage Past

by Barry Fey

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Overview

Long before corporate greed took over the rock concert business and caused ticket prices to skyrocket, Barry Fey and his company Feyline Concerts were promoting shows with ticket prices under $10.00 for The Rolling Stones, The Who, The Doors, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Led Zeppelin, U2 and many others. Always concerned that his audiences had the best experience possible, he was honored a never equaled three consecutive years by "Billboard Magazine" as Concert Promoter of the Year in 1978 through 1980.

During Barry Fey's 32 years as a promoter he's rubbed elbows and cut deals with nearly every legend of Rock 'n Roll and in Back Stage Past he shares those behind the scenes stories of a mercurial business during a tumultuous time. It is a backstage pass to never before revealed tales of the Rock 'n Roll business and its performers. Includes an original poem by U2 great Bono.

Product Details

BN ID: 2940016438153
Publisher: Rockbooks LLC
Publication date: 02/03/2013
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 256
File size: 15 MB
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About the Author

Barry Fey promoted shows for the biggest names in Rock 'n Roll from the 1960s until his retirement as a promoter in 1997. He won the coveted Billboard Magazine Promoter of the Year Award 3 times. Barry continues to dabble in the concert business where his expertise is still sought by industry insiders. He hosted a long running radio show in Denver and teaches a course on "The Real History of Rock 'n Roll" at the University of Colorado.
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