LISTEN OUT LOUD: A LIFE IN MUSIC--MANAGING MCCARTNEY, MADONNA, AND MICHAEL JACKSON
Book ID/图书代码： 05170014B68596
English Summary/英文概要： As a manager in the music industry, Ron managed Michael Jackson in the "Off the Wall" and "Thriller" years, Paul McCartney during a career upswing that he orchestrated, and Madonna during her initial rise to fame. Starting out his career in the 60s, and working at Buddah Records at that pivotal time, Ron got to work with some of the most influential artists of the period, including Gladys Knight, Bill Withers, John Mellencamp, and Curtis Mayfield. Close to industry titans like Walter Yetnikoff, among many others, Ron has truly been a witness to history.
Weisner will reveal his attempt to check Michael Jackson into rehab in 2006 as well as how he came to manage the Jackson Five and then ultimately convince Michael Jackson to start his solo career. Weisner describes the painstaking process behind the recording of Thriller, the behind-the-scenes creative conflicts and collaborations. Weisner was key in the creation and marketing of the groundbreaking videos that appeared on MTV. Because of his close relationship with Michael Jackson, he also sheds insight on the truth behind Jackson’s obsession with plastic surgery and the child molestation allegations. Weisner also managed Madonna--who he did not get along with--Paul McCartney when he revived his career in 1989, Steve Winwood, Wham!, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, and Bananarama.
Chinese Summary/中文概要： 作为乐坛中的一名经纪人，荣恩曾造就了迈克尔•杰克逊的专辑Off the Wall和Thriller的辉煌年代，他也曾帮助保罗•麦卡特尼精心改编乐曲，并使其经历了一段职业生涯的上升期，他更是在麦当娜刚刚开始成名之时助其一臂之力。他的职业生涯真正开始于20世纪60年代，正是在那个至关重要的时期，在Buddah唱片公司，荣恩开始有机会和那个时期最具影响力的艺人们共事，其中不乏格拉迪斯•奈特，比尔•维瑟斯，约翰•梅伦坎普以及柯蒂斯•没菲尔德等大牌明星。除了许多其他伙伴，荣恩与像沃尔特•叶特尼考夫等业内大佬关系尤为密切，可以毫不夸张的说，荣恩有幸成为了一名历史的见证者。
在本书中，威斯纳将为我们呈现其在2006年时尝试让迈克尔•杰克逊重返荣耀的经过，并将阐述其实如何努力管理维护杰克逊五人组，并最终说服迈克尔•杰克逊去开始他的单飞职业生涯。威斯纳还描述了专辑Thriller的录制背后那段痛苦的过程，那舞台之下创造过程中的冲突不和与齐力协作。可以说，之所以会有MTV上播放的那个创世纪的音乐视频，以及其的诞生和市场化运作，威斯纳都是这其中的关键所在。正是由于他与迈克尔•杰克逊之间亲密的关系，我们才能够得知杰克逊痴迷于整形手术背后的真正原因以及那一猥亵儿童指控的真相。威斯纳还曾经担任麦当娜的经纪人---虽然两人相处合作的并不算融洽----他也曾与保罗•麦克卡特尼在1989年，其职业生涯的复兴期进行合作，他手下的其他艺人，如史蒂夫•温伍德，弗兰基•等则去了好莱坞发展，他还曾与香蕉女郎合作。(DC)
Awards/获奖情况：“阅读《用生命聆听音乐》总是令我不断反省自己，荣恩•威斯纳明明与我并无血缘关系，却又仿若是我的亲兄弟一般。和我一样，他从来都不会畏惧去做一件自己从未做过或完成的事情。如果你是音乐界专业人士，如果你是音乐家或仅仅是音乐的聆听者，那么本书绝对是你的必读书目。。。。。。远非如此，这本书可以说应该进入每一个人的必读书目！”----昆西•琼斯
“荣恩对于他手下的艺人们、他的商业合作伙伴们，乃至是他的朋友们的热情四溢与忠诚都是无可比拟的。。。。。。而时至今日，随着乐坛所处与如此巨大的动荡与变化之中，可以说此时正是荣恩讲述他的故事的最佳时机。可以说全新的一代音乐人，制作人甚至是执行人们都可以从他的亲身经历中收益良多。倘若他们将荣恩所说的话铭记心间，或许，仅仅是或许，他们便可以使得我们当代的娱乐界更加地美好。”---格拉迪斯•奈特，《前言》
“Listen Out Loud reminded me why Ron Weisner is my brother from another mother. Like me, he’s not afraid to do something just because it hasn’t been done. This is a must-read for music industry professionals, musicians, listeners . . . Hell, this book is a must-read for anybody!”—Quincy Jones
“The passion and loyalty Ron has for his artists, his business associates, and his friends is unmatched. . . . Now, with the music industry in such flux and turmoil, it’s the perfect time for Ron to tell his story. There’s a whole new generation of representatives, producers, and executives who could stand to learn from his experience. And if they take what he has to say to heart, maybe, just maybe, they can make our entertainment world a little bit better.” —Gladys Knight, from the foreword
About the Author/作者介绍： 除去与超级流行音乐明星们的合作，荣恩•威斯纳同样也在过去的数十年间参与了电视剧节目的制作以及参加了诸如碧昂斯和夏尔康•克汗等超级明星们的特别节目。
阿兰•葛谢尔，作家，著有14部书籍作品，其中包括颇受好评的《甲壳虫》（Beatles），惊悚喜剧《保罗还活着：英国僵尸入侵》（Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion）。作为一名影子写手，他曾与无数名流及公众人物联合创作。与获知更多相关信息，请登入网站访问：www.AlanGoldsher.com
In addition to his work with pop superstars, Ron Weisner has also spent decades producing television shows and special events for the likes of Beyoncé and Chaka Khan. Alan Goldsher is the author of 14 books, including the acclaimed Beatles/horror comedy Paul Is Undead: The British Zombie Invasion. As a ghostwriter, he has collaborated with numerous celebrities and public figures. For more information, visit www.AlanGoldsher.com .
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