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Walter Yetnikoff tells the story of his ascent from a working‑class Brooklyn upbringing to become CBS Records’ president, the most powerful label of the 1970s and ’80s. He describes his confrontations with artists such as Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, and Marvin Gaye, as well as battles with industry rivals like Barry Diller, David Geffen, and Tommy Mottola. Yetnikoff portrays his own volatile personality—marked by extravagant behavior, substance use, and public outbursts—while explaining how his tenacity drove CBS’s profits from $485 million to over $2 billion. Reflecting on the excesses and corporate politics that ultimately led to his ouster, the memoir offers a candid, often controversial look at the era that defined pop music.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Walter Yetnikoff
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