Ron Stone: Inside the Music Business From the Bronx to Rock Legends

In this episode of the Big Time Talker Podcast, Burke Allen sits down with Ron Stone, a legendary figure behind the scenes of the music industry. From growing up in the Bronx to working alongside iconic artists like Neil Young, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, and David Crosby, Ron shares unforgettable stories from a transformative era in music. Hear how a love for jazz, R&B, and folk music—plus a few unexpected twists—led him into artist management, stadium tours, and counting cash in hotel rooms before the age of credit cards. This is a candid, funny, and fascinating look at rock history told by someone who lived it.