How Irving Azoff Dominated Artist Management, Live Venues, and Ticketing

🎵Why Does Everyone Hate Music Industry Mogul, Irving Azoff? In the high-stakes world of the music industry, few figures have wielded as much influence-or stirred as much controversy-as Irving Azoff. For over five decades, Azoff has been at the epicenter of the entertainment business, managing some of the biggest names in rock and pop, from the Eagles to Fleetwood Mac. His rise to power is a story of relentless ambition, fierce loyalty, and a business acumen that has both shaped and shaken the industry. But with great power comes great scrutiny. Azoff’s aggressive tactics, unyielding negotiations, and sharp elbows have earned him as many detractors as admirers.
This documentary delves into the complex and polarizing life of Irving Azoff, exploring how he became one of the most powerful figures in music-and why his legacy remains as controversial as it is impactful. From his early days as a scrappy promoter to his reign as the head of Live Nation and beyond, we'll uncover the deals, the disputes, and the personal stories that have defined his career. Join us as we navigate the intricate web of influence, money, and music that surrounds Irving Azoff, revealing the man behind the myth and the truth behind the headlines.🎵
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[@davidkent2804]

I appreciate hearing your intuition about people. I don't have that skill, until after something bad happens. I want achievers to be treated fairly. I believe in merit if our cultural ideals are also respected.

[@rickeguitar9086]

What.a great story! I appreciate Irving as you do. But, I am not happy about what has happened to ticket pricing in the last decade. I realize inflation may be a factor to a small degree. However, it does not explain how when I saw a band in concert in the 70s it cost me less than $10 . Where to see the same band today will cost me $1,000. Inflation, streaming services, you name the excuse. There is no rationale reason for that kind of increase other than pure greed. And of course. there are some who can afford it. And the bottom line is the bands or Irving are not in the business of performing as much as they are in the business of performing before people they have deemed worthy by their ticket prices to perform.

[@marioberthiaume]

Irving Azoff? he once sent a boa constrictor to one of his business rival! you don't wanna mess with this guy

[@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY]

😂😂

[@timothyramsey7010]

Informative

[@midlifemotox]

We call him the "Toxic Dwarf".

[@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY]

Oh no!! 😬 🤣

[@Winnie122459]

He is from my hometown of Danville, Illinois

[@johnwatkin9548]

"Like it or not, Irving was the man behind the scenes pulling all the strings." Yep, puppeteers gonna puppeteer.

[@TwistedRiffster]

I really like your work. Would you be interested in interviewing a former Quiet Riot founder?

[@francovani393]

This is probably why " live " or so called concerts are in a dire state today . Not like in the days where live shows were more than lip syncing juke box shenanigans. Musicians actually played live mistakes and all

[@user-jx3bv9hj5i]

Good Show Miss Roots

[@midlifemotox]

I've had lots of "encounters" with Irving. I've even spent time on his private jet and it doesn't suck. Lot's of stories. HaHa.

[@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY]

That is fascinating!

[@midlifemotox]

@@ROOTSMUSICHISTORY 12 years on the Fleetwood Mac crew.

[@aarond23]

Irving Azoff? What a messy subject....brilliant businessman, but his main job that made him famous was running a hard bargain for the artists.

[@ClemsonJohnson]

Lock him up.

[@drummersagainstitk]

Complete bag.