| Author | : Brian Southall |
| Publisher | : Omnibus Press |
| Total Pages | : 376 |
| Release | : 2012-08-13 |
| ISBN 10 | : 9780857129086 |
| ISBN 13 | : 0857129082 |
| Language | : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL |
This is the continuing saga of Britain's greatest music company as it faces an uncertain future under new ownership. Since 2009 EMI has broken new acts and sold millions of records BUT the massive debts incurred by its owners Terra Firma have finally taken it to the brink of a break-up. Music industry experts and executives, financiers and commentators plus artists' managers assess EMI's fortunes as the company celebrates its 80th birthday. Includes interviews with many key players including former EMI Group/EMI Music executives Sir Colin Southgate, Jim Fifield, Eric Nicoli, Tony Wadsworth, David Munns, Rupert Perry, Ray Cooper and Jon Webster. He has also interviewed many managers, music journalists, financial analysists and rival record company executives.
