On the Record (book)

On the Record: Over 150 of the most talented people in music share the secrets of their success (2004) is a book written by entertainment manager Guy Oseary and published in 2004 by Penguin Books.

The book features in-depth interviews with more than 150 music recording artists, record executives, A&R executives, label chiefs, songwriters, and record producers. Oseary spoke with performers like James Brown and Bono, asking them a similar set of questions about their experiences in music. In writing the book, Oseary also offered a personal reflection on how to succeed in the music industry.

Interviewees
Some of the music elite who were interviewed for the book:

Artists:


 * James Brown
 * Elton John
 * Bono
 * Madonna
 * Ozzy Osbourne
 * Keith Richards
 * Brian Wilson
 * Alicia Keys
 * Fiona Apple
 * John Frusciante

Producers/Songwriters:


 * Rick Rubin
 * Sir George Martin
 * Jermaine Dupri
 * Giorgio Moroder
 * David Foster
 * Daniel Lanois

A&R Wizards and Executives:


 * Lyor Cohen
 * Tom Whalley
 * Guy Oseary
 * Ron Handler
 * Bruce Lundvall
 * John Kalodner

Legends:


 * Quincy Jones
 * Russell Simmons
 * Dick Clark
 * Seymour Stein
 * Chris Blackwell
 * Ahmet Ertegün
 * Berry Gordy

Attorneys:


 * John Branca
 * Fred Davis
 * Eric Greenspan
 * Don Passman

Managers:


 * Irving Azoff
 * Paul McGuinness
 * Benny Medina

Television and Film:


 * Judy McGrath
 * Tom Freston
 * John Sykes
 * McG