SO YOU WANNA BE A ROCK AND ROLL STAR
The President: Mr. Groovy. Sometimes he is a genuinely nice guy. His job is to understand you. He hangs out with you. Sometimes he remembers your name. Company Hippie/Guru: Young, hip, male. Actually understands a little about rock & roll. He may be the assistant to the president or head of A&R.
SO YOU WANNA BE A ROCK AND ROLL STAR
CREEM'S IRREVERENT GUIDE TO THE MUSIC BUSINESS
by
Richard Robinson
PART III
(As all good things must, so in this, Part III of CREEM's irreverent guide to the music business, we conclude the final chapter of our immortal success tale. Hopefully, having followed Parts I & II, you have become fully advised as to unseen pitfalls and what to do with the money.—Ed.)
THE RECORD COMPANY
The President: Mr. Groovy. Sometimes he is a genuinely nice guy. His job is to understand you. He hangs out with you. Sometimes he remembers your name.
Company Hippie/Guru: Young, hip, male. Actually understands a little about rock & roll. He may be the assistant to the president or head of A&R. His job is to agree with you when you say the record company is trying to fuck you.