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Some wisdom about work tempo from R.E.M.

We talk a lot about tempo here at Banding People Together, the speed at which you play a piece of

A Guns N’ Roses rock and roll tale of accountability issues

It’s not easy for us as human beings to address unfavorable behaviors in others. What can we learn from Guns

Onstage brawl between members of Jane’s Addiction could have been avoided

Recently a wild on-stage brawl erupted between Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. Is the root cause

Some wisdom about work tempo from R.E.M.

We talk a lot about tempo here at Banding People Together, the speed at which you play a piece of

A Guns N’ Roses rock and roll tale of accountability issues

It’s not easy for us as human beings to address unfavorable behaviors in others. What can we learn from Guns

Onstage brawl between members of Jane’s Addiction could have been avoided

Recently a wild on-stage brawl erupted between Jane’s Addiction frontman Perry Farrell and guitarist Dave Navarro. Is the root cause

Tears For Fears puts on a masterclass in managing expectations

Tears For Fears had just released a new album, material that probably 95 percent of the crowd had no familiarity with. For most bands, that would be a big energy suck for the crowd, but singer Roland Orzabal did something brilliant. He managed our expectations and created an atmosphere of openness.

Famed producer Mutt Lange expands the idea of ‘what’s possible’

Great producers change the game. In 1984, Rick Allen, acclaimed drummer of Def Leppard lost his left arm in a car accident, for most, this would have been a career-ending injury. Depressed and ready to quit, Rick received a visit from producer John (Mutt) Lange. Mutt talked Rick into leveraging what he had, expanding the use of his feet and right arm, and combining his acoustic drums with electronic drums to create more adaptation options.

Taylor Swift acknowledges her crew’s contributions

Reports around her camp confirmed that she’s sharing out a reported 50-ish Million Dollars to her massive touring crew, including drivers, stagehands, and everyone else in the nomadic city that takes her down the road to the next sold-out stadium. Feeling valued in the way of reward and recognition is a tried and true strategy for loyalty and engagement.

What do you think of when I say the name Flavor Flav?

Recently at an Atlanta Hawks/ Milwaukee Bucks game, Flavor Flav delivered a heartfelt, earnest rendition of the Star Spangled Banner, stunning the crowd and igniting social media. Flav neither rapped nor clowned, he gave it his best shot and clearly, it meant a lot to him. After the performance, he called out the legacy of his family’s military service, his gratitude towards the opportunities this great country has given him, and the idea that this was on his ‘bucket list’ since childhood

Oasis didn’t manage the feelings

Oasis had everything. Everything a band could ever want. They achieved world-spanning success, iconic hit songs, fame, fortune, the whole list. Unfortunately, they also had the bad with the good; anxiety, jealousy, anger, betrayal, and ultimately, self-destruction. What happened? None of the success amounted to expectation because all along the journey, no matter the achievements, it all felt… terrible.

Producer Bob Ezrin on Accountability

Producer Bob Ezrin, acclaimed for his work with artists like Peter Gabriel and Pink Floyd, shared his nuanced accountability method. “I never criticize,” Ezrin explained. “I start with the positive, point out brilliant moments, then ask ‘Is it alright if I hold you to that standard?’ They always say yes.” Ezrin believes this human-centered approach is key, as each artist needs feedback tailored to their unique needs.

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