Star-Making Machinery: Inside the Business of Rock and Roll

by Geoffrey Stokes

Follows the musicians, engineers, technicians, and others involved in the making of a typical rock album, from initial concept through packaging and marketing, detailing the entire process of those involved

Genres: Music

Paperback

First published October 12, 2012

Reviews

[Jerry]

I had the pleasure of editing this book for Bobbs-Merrill back in the 70s. Lifelong music fan that I am, I found this to be a highly entertaining and revealing look at the business of making and selling records (remember those?).

[Paul]

This is a really remarkable book on the music industry circa 1977. You follow a relatively well known group (at the time) as they try to breaking through with a major hit. You get a deep sense of what many groups face as they attempt to turn record deals into financially successful careers.

[Ira friedman]

Good read about how an album came together from concept to hitting the racks. Starring Commander Cody.

[Ted Gurley]

A peak into the business of music in the 70's.