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Tag Archives: Bruce Springsteen
The Train Is Coming
The minstrel warned us that the train is coming. On an oppressively hot June night in Chicago, Robert Plant sang 13 songs of longing, joy, and carnality with a voice that has grown sweeter and softer over 69 years. His … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Bruce Springsteen, Carry Fire, David Deal, Led Zeppelin, Robert Plant, Superhype
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5 Customer Experience Lessons from Rolling Stone’s 50 Greatest Live Acts Now
If you want to improve your customer experience, read the recently published Rolling Stone overview of the 50 greatest live acts now. The best live acts do something all brands aspire to do: create an experience that make their fans … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Alabama Shakes, Billie Jo Armstrong, Brittany Howard, Bruce Springsteen, David Deal, Green Day, Jack White, Jay-Z, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Mumford & Sons, National, Nine Inch Nails, Pearl Jam, Prince, Radiohead, Rolling Stone, Superhype, Trent Reznor, U2, Wilco
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Memorable Album Covers: The Sensual Soul of “Al Green’s Greatest Hits”
Al Green oozes playful sensuality on the cover of Al Green’s Greatest Hits. The album was a popular summation of his career when it was released in April 1975, showcasing his sweet, aching voice on songs such as “Let’s Stay … Continue reading
A Band of Brothers “Born to Run”
We remember Bruce Springsteen and Clarence Clemons as being both kindred spirits and successful band mates. And the album cover of Born to Run captures the essence of their story as we’ve learned it. Born to Run, profiled here for my … Continue reading
Posted in Music
Tagged Born to Run, Bruce Springsteen, Clarence Clemons, David Deal, Jungleland, Peter Ames Carlin, Superhype, Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
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5 Marketing Lessons from the 121212 Concert for Sandy Relief
Rock concerts for causes have come a long way since George Harrison and Ravi Shankar organized the Concert for Bangladesh in 1971 and raised $250,000 to help refugees in war-torn Bangladesh. The Concert for Bangladesh was an untelevised rock show … Continue reading
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Tagged #121212Concert, #Sirvana, 121212, 121212 Concert, 121212 Concert for Sandy Relief, Alicia Keys, Billy Joel, Bruce Springsteen, Chase, Clear Channel, Concert for Bangladesh, Concert for New York City, David Deal, Eric Clapton, Facebook, Harvey Weinsten, Hurricane Sandy, Instagram, Kanye West, Mick Jagger, Nirvana, Paul McCartney, Robin Hood Relief, Roger Waters, Rolling Stones, Samsung, Sasha Frere-Jones, State Farm, Superhype, the Who, Twitter
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Old bands, great brands shine in 2010
There seems to be no end to the merchandising of so-called legacy rock stars, and 2010 was no exception: In February the ghost of Elvis returned to Las Vegas with the opening of Cirque du Soleil Viva ELVIS. The Rolling … Continue reading
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Tagged Apple, Band of Joy, Beatles, Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, Cirque du Soleil, Elvis Presley, iTunes, Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Fallon, Keith Richards, Led Zeppelin, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, Robert Plant, Roger Waters, Rolling Stones, Viva ELVIS, Wall Street Journal
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Let us now praise old rock and rollers
On September 16, B.B. King turned 83, just weeks after releasing his latest recording, the well received One Kind Favor, and on the same day, 59-year-old Lindsey Buckingham blessed us with Gift of Screws, thus continuing a run of great … Continue reading
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Tagged Aimee Mann, Al Green, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Elton John, Emmylou Harris, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, Levon Helm, Lindsey Buckingham, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney, Prince, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson
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Let us now praise old rock and rollers
On September 16, B.B. King turned 83, just weeks after releasing his latest recording, the well received One Kind Favor, and on the same day, 59-year-old Lindsey Buckingham blessed us with Gift of Screws, thus continuing a run of great … Continue reading
Posted in Marketing
Tagged Aimee Mann, Al Green, B.B. King, Bob Dylan, Bob Seger, Bruce Springsteen, Eagles, Elton John, Emmylou Harris, John Fogerty, John Mellencamp, Joni Mitchell, Led Zeppelin, Levon Helm, Lindsey Buckingham, Lucinda Williams, Neil Young, Patti Smith, Paul McCartney, Prince, Robert Plant, Willie Nelson
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