Sunday, May 13, 2012

Chrysalis Music Group USA

Sadly, with very few women in this position, I was one the few women executives. I hit the glass ceiling when I was eventually promoted to Senior Vice President and General Manager, of what I named The Chrysalis Music Group USA (my name, and annoyed Jack Craigo) was really lucky to work with Blondie, one of the world's best punk rock bands, with the beautiful Debbie Harry. It would be hard to find a favourite gig. Perhaps the Hollywood Bowl (I never knew this - designed by Lloyd Wright, Frank Gehry and Myron Hunt) - I took Frankie Miller and Doctor John as my guests and they were quite funny afterwards. They are also very talented songwriters. I first saw them peform at CBGB's, a great club to see them. Ear splitting. They also arrived at the Beverly Hills opening of Fiorrici in an army tank. And there was the very talented Jack Lee and his band, The Nerves. Again, ear shattering. Madam Wongs, I believe. Amazing songwriter - Hangin' On The Telephone, Will Anything Happen. and became and remains a good friend of mine. Jack has just return to the West Coast and lives at the beach. Billy Idol, with the curled sneer and managed by Bill Aucoin and Brendan Bourke was another talented punk singer/songwriter. I think "White Wedding" is my favourite. Another fond memory is of meeting Henry Rollins after watching his show. I told him that I had loved his show and had he ever thought of producing a get fit video. Everyone around gasped, however, Henry replied "yes". Ann P. Munday Included in "She Bop" the Definitive History of Women in Rock, Pop & Soul by Lucy O'Brien

Friday, May 11, 2012

Stand With President Obama in Support of Marriage Equality

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