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Episode 4: Gary Geller’s Tales From The Tour Bus - Part 2: From Tour Life to Digital Innovation
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In this episode of the Kick & Snare Podcast, Michael Nevins welcomes Gary Geller, founder of Breakpoint Digital, for more fascinating conversation as Gary's experiences in the music industry and beyond just don’t fit in one show. Gary shares stories from attending iconic concerts like Led Zeppelin at MSG and Leon Russell at the Fillmore East to his career transitions from living on the road as a tour manager for various artists, including the Sex Pistols and Living Colour, to his significant contributions to the tech industry, notably with music content innovators, Muze. The journey encompasses his deep dive into music metadata, e-commerce, and later roles driving business forward with various digital companies. Throughout the discussion, Gary underscores the importance of relationships and being good to people in sustaining a successful and fulfilling career.
00:00 Introduction
00:53 Gary's First Concert Experience
01:43 Favorite Concert Memories
03:00 Transitioning from the Road
05:24 Life on the Road: The Realities
07:23 Maintaining Relationships on Tour
09:15 Working with Al Jarreau and David Sanborn
13:20 Living Colour and Vernon Reid
17:55 Transition to Muze: The Early Days
23:22 Empowering Retail with Music Metadata
23:52 Investors with Opposite Personalities
25:11 The Evolution of Retail
27:39 The Rise of E-commerce
31:38 The Impact of Streaming and iTunes
34:44 Career Transitions and New Ventures
42:46 Advice for the Next Generation
44:36 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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