Welcome to my second epidsode of Hidden History of Rock & Roll. I am talking to industry legend Steve Meyer, we will discover the hidden history behind Bob Seger, Tom Petty and the mechanics of MTV! Stay tuned for listener questions answered by our guest.
Steve Meyer is a seasoned music industy profession with an impressive 24-year background in executive promotion at Capitol Records and MCA Records. During his tenure, he collaborated with a diverse array of celebrated artists, including The Beatles, Bob Seger, Steve Miller, Pink Floyd, Grand Funk Railroad, Elton John, Tom Petty, Bobby Brown, Patti LaBelle, The Fixx, Glenn Frey, Night Ranger, and New Edition. His expertise and dedication earned him several prestigious awards, among them Billboard Magazine's Award for Excellence in National Promotion and the Record Executive of The Year title from various trade publications. Steve now delivers expert lectures on The Beatles and the music industry. He is also a sought-after guest on radio shows and podcasts, sharing his wealth of music knowledge.
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It’s 1996 in rural North Carolina, and an oddball crew makes history when they pull off America’s third largest cash heist. But it’s all downhill from there. Join host Johnny Knoxville as he unspools a wild and woolly tale about a group of regular ‘ol folks who risked it all for a chance at a better life. CrimeLess: Hillbilly Heist answers the question: what would you do with 17.3 million dollars? The answer includes diamond rings, mansions, velvet Elvis paintings, plus a run for the border, murder-for-hire-plots, and FBI busts.
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