Does anyone know who this is in the pic?

[jrsfan]

Here is a twit pic from MJJ777Hethewo. Who is the guy in the center? Hate to ask a dumb question, but

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[TinaG]

Can't see any photos???

 

[jrsfan]

Can't see any photos???

Sorry. If you click on the "view full size" it works. I originally got it to post directly, but now its not working.

 

[Maria MJ]

I'm not sure who you mean, but the two people on the left of Murray are Tim Leiweke and Paul Gongaware, both AEG, both named as defendants in the latest lawsuits.

 

[HemlockDevi]

Could it be Martin Bandier???

 

[jrsfan]

I'm not sure who you mean, but the two people on the left of Murray are Tim Leiweke and Paul Gongaware, both AEG, both named as defendants in the latest lawsuits.

Yes, the one I am referring to is Gongaware. Never seen a pic of him before, at least that I noticed. And he was mentioned in the lawsuit.

Anybody know anything about him?

 

[jrsfan]

Could it be Martin Bandier???

Good guess, but he looks like this:

http://www.nmpa.org/aboutnmpa/bandier.asp

Martin Bandier


Martin N. Bandier is Chairman and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, a position he assumed on April 1, 2007. Bandier oversees Sony/ATV’s global music publishing activities, including talent and copyright acquisitions, day-to-day operations, and the development and implementation of the company’s long-term strategic initiatives.
Mr. Bandier’s move to Sony/ATV matches one of the most renowned music-publishing executives in the industry with the company that controls some of its most valuable catalogue assets and boasts a stellar roster of the most active and popular current artists and writers. The Sony/ATV catalogues include some of the biggest names in music, from the Beatles, Neil Diamond, Bob Dylan, The Everly Brothers, Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, Steven Stills and Hank Williams to Babyface and John Mellencamp. Its growing current roster of chart-toppers includes Beck, Destiny’s Child, Fall Out Boy, John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan, Rascal Flatts, KT Tunstall and Gretchen Wilson. Most recently, Mr. Bandier oversaw the Sony/ATV Music Publishing acquisition of the Lieber Stoller catalogue with more than 40 Top 40 hits and some of the greatest songs recorded by Elvis Presley.
Prior to joining Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Mr. Bandier ran EMI Music Publishing for over 16 years. Under his leadership, it became the world’s largest and most successful music publishing company, as he acquired the rights to some of the most famous songs ever written and signed many top songwriters and artists.
Mr. Bandier’s involvement in the music industry dates to 1975, when he, Sam LeFrak and Charles Koppelman formed the Entertainment Company, where he achieved hits with a number of best-selling songs. He went on to co-found the Entertainment Music Company and SBK Entertainment World, where he modernized music publishing by expanding the use of the catalogue in commercials, films, sound recordings and stage productions. He also set up an advanced collection system for SBK’s vast copyright holdings. SBK sold its music publishing interests to Thorn EMI in 1989, and Mr. Bandier was appointed head of the combined music publishing division, EMI Music Publishing. He catapulted the company to new heights with the purchase of a number of major catalogue acquisitions, taking it from the fourth largest music publishing business to the number one ranking.
Mr. Bandier’s civic commitments include membership on the boards of the United Jewish Appeal, City of Hope and the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame, and he serves as a trustee of the T.J. Martell Foundation. His many industry achievements include numerous and consecutive years as Publisher of the Year, by ASCAP, BMI and Billboard Magazine. In June of 2003, Bandier was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame as Patron of the Arts. Bandier is also a trustee of Syracuse University and a 1994 Arents Award winner. He recently founded a music and entertainment industry degree program at Syracuse University, which the university named The Bandier Program for Music and Entertainment Industries; the first incoming freshmen begin in fall 2007.
Martin Bandier has two daughters, Allison and Jennifer. He and his wife, Dorothy, live in New York with their son, Max.

 

[Maria MJ]

It seems any info on Paul Gongaware has been swept off the web. Nothing bio except he was one of the TII producers and he is also listed as a film director.

Here's an interesting article I found of PG talking on Prince's O2 concerts back in 2007. It gives a good insight on how AEG teams up with record labels and manipulates the media.

http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storycode=1031266

Paul Gongaware
Tuesday July 31, 2007

As Prince prepares for the start this week of his 21-date residency at The O2 Arena, his advisor Paul Gongaware speaks publicly for the first time about the superstar’s decision to distribute his new Planet Earth album through The Mail On Sunday.

Can you explain your relationship with Prince? You are his manager, aren’t you?

No, Prince is his own manager. I am not his manager, but his tour promoter along with my partner John Meglen at AEG Live, LA. We help him with certain transactions, at his calling. Prince’s O2 and Indigo2 shows are promoted by AEG Live UK and Marshall Arts.

You are being particularly inventive in distributing Planet Earth in the UK. In general, why did you decide to take such a radical approach?

The Mail approached us about doing a greatest hits CD. Prince instantly said, “Let’s do the new CD instead.” He’s a true artist. He didn’t think about anything other than it was a chance for 3m people in the UK to hear his new music. That’s all he really wanted. His plan was not to upset the music industry, but instead speak directly to a UK audience. It was a way to get his music not just to fans, but to people who may never have heard any music from him before.

Specifically, what was the strategy behind the decision to give away Planet Earth with tickets for Prince’s London shows?

We did it on the Musicology tour in 2004. The fans loved it, so we decided to do it here.

Then you struck a deal with The Mail On Sunday – are you aware of the controversy in the UK? Has it taken you by surprise at all?

The controversy was no surprise. We are shaking the very foundation of old-school distribution. I think you really have to put this back on the labels. They have been dragged, kicking and screaming, into the new digital world. They are thinking of themselves, trying desperately to hold on to the old ways. Meanwhile, the way people consume music has changed dramatically. As an artist, Prince’s objective, and rightfully so, was the best way to have his music heard to new audiences. Prince is thinking in terms of direct marketing.

Is there any reason why you chose The Mail On Sunday? And why didn’t you go for a newspaper and/or magazine which has been more actively supportive of Prince over the years?

They came to us. I only wish I was smart enough to have thought of it myself.

Cynics have suggested that the key motivation behind The Mail On Sunday deal is the money. What would you say to this?

It was never about the money. Sony readjusted their deal with Prince so the net effect, money-wise, was nil.

Do you understand the anger of retailers to this decision, retailers who have supported Prince by selling his records over the years?

Yes, I do. They are fighting for their very survival. Do I understand the industry trying to hold on to the old ways? No.

Given Sony BMG in the UK decided not to release the album because of the giveaway, do you expect the album to be released (by Sony BMG or otherwise) at some time in the future – for instance, to allow those who may not have bought The Mail On Sunday or who missed the shows to pick up the album in future months?

That’s up to Sony. I wish they would. We’re live promoters, not record experts, so we likely won’t be able to put that side together in time.

Did you consider any other means of distribution? A giveaway with some other product, for instance? Or a partnership with a traditional record retailer?

Only as an afterthought. Who else in the UK is set up to deliver to 3m people in one day?

Would you, for instance, have considered doing what Sir Paul McCartney has done and signed a record deal with a coffee chain?

Sure. What Sir Paul did was brilliant. Any way we can get music to fans, we will consider.

We understand that you are only following this strategy in the UK? If this is the case, why the UK?

We’re only playing live shows in the UK for the moment. Maybe when we set up shows in another market we'll explore new avenues, with new music.

Are you trying other alternative business models elsewhere? If so, where and what?

This is all so new... nothing yet because we don’t have any more dates booked.

Clearly, the huge publicity surrounding both the concert and newspaper deals are partly because they are so innovative – an impact which you would be unlikely to achieve if you did the same thing again. What other models can you imagine using for Prince’s future albums?

Anything that gets his music to the people. We’re wide open and ready for anything. It’s a new music frontier out there and a very exciting one!

Finally, Prince’s 21 London shows (not to mention the O2 Indigo shows) promise to be among the most exciting live events of the summer – what surprises does Prince have in store for us?

As is the nature of Prince, each night will be different, and he has many surprises in store, which will be revealed to fans as he hits the stage.

One final question – what is the greatest Prince show you have ever seen?

Every show I’ve ever seen him do is sensational. He was born to perform live. He lives to be on stage; he can’t wait to get out there. The best show I ever saw him do was at the SuperBowl where he performed 12 minutes live. It was pouring rain and unbelievably difficult conditions. A billion people saw that show. It was so beautifully conceived and executed that I had tears in my eyes when I saw it. He knows how to touch people.


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Prince plays the first of 21 shows at the O2 arena in North Greenwich this Wednesday as part of his Earth Tour with tickets priced £31.21 (after the title of his previous album) and each coming with a free copy of the new album Planet Earth.

 

[jrsfan]

It seems any info on Paul Gongaware has been swept off the web. Nothing bio except he was one of the TII producers and he is also listed as a film director.

Here's an interesting article I found of PG talking on Prince's O2 concerts back in 2007. It gives a good insight on how AEG teams up with record labels and manipulates the media.

http://www.musicweek.com/story.asp?storycode=1031266

Paul Gongaware
Tuesday July 31, 2007

As Prince prepares for the start this week of his 21-date residency at The O2 Arena, his advisor Paul Gongaware speaks publicly for the first time about the superstar’s decision to distribute his new Planet Earth album through The Mail On Sunday.

Can you explain your relationship with Prince? You are his manager, aren’t you?

No, Prince is his own manager. I am not his manager, but his tour promoter along with my partner John Meglen at AEG Live, LA. We help him with certain transactions, at his calling. Prince’s O2 and Indigo2 shows are promoted by AEG Live UK and Marshall Arts.

You are being particularly inventive in distributing Planet Earth in the UK. In general, why did you decide to take such a radical approach?

The Mail approached us about doing a greatest hits CD. Prince instantly said, “Let’s do the new CD instead.” He’s a true artist. He didn’t think about anything other than it was a chance for 3m people in the UK to hear his new music. That’s all he really wanted. His plan was not to upset the music industry, but instead speak directly to a UK audience. It was a way to get his music not just to fans, but to people who may never have heard any music from him before.

Specifically, what was the strategy behind the decision to give away Planet Earth with tickets for Prince’s London shows?

We did it on the Musicology tour in 2004. The fans loved it, so we decided to do it here.

Then you struck a deal with The Mail On Sunday – are you aware of the controversy in the UK? Has it taken you by surprise at all?

The controversy was no surprise. We are shaking the very foundation of old-school distribution. I think you really have to put this back on the labels. They have been dragged, kicking and screaming, into the new digital world. They are thinking of themselves, trying desperately to hold on to the old ways. Meanwhile, the way people consume music has changed dramatically. As an artist, Prince’s objective, and rightfully so, was the best way to have his music heard to new audiences. Prince is thinking in terms of direct marketing.

Is there any reason why you chose The Mail On Sunday? And why didn’t you go for a newspaper and/or magazine which has been more actively supportive of Prince over the years?

They came to us. I only wish I was smart enough to have thought of it myself.

Cynics have suggested that the key motivation behind The Mail On Sunday deal is the money. What would you say to this?

It was never about the money. Sony readjusted their deal with Prince so the net effect, money-wise, was nil.

Do you understand the anger of retailers to this decision, retailers who have supported Prince by selling his records over the years?

Yes, I do. They are fighting for their very survival. Do I understand the industry trying to hold on to the old ways? No.

Given Sony BMG in the UK decided not to release the album because of the giveaway, do you expect the album to be released (by Sony BMG or otherwise) at some time in the future – for instance, to allow those who may not have bought The Mail On Sunday or who missed the shows to pick up the album in future months?

That’s up to Sony. I wish they would. We’re live promoters, not record experts, so we likely won’t be able to put that side together in time.

Did you consider any other means of distribution? A giveaway with some other product, for instance? Or a partnership with a traditional record retailer?

Only as an afterthought. Who else in the UK is set up to deliver to 3m people in one day?

Would you, for instance, have considered doing what Sir Paul McCartney has done and signed a record deal with a coffee chain?

Sure. What Sir Paul did was brilliant. Any way we can get music to fans, we will consider.

We understand that you are only following this strategy in the UK? If this is the case, why the UK?

We’re only playing live shows in the UK for the moment. Maybe when we set up shows in another market we'll explore new avenues, with new music.

Are you trying other alternative business models elsewhere? If so, where and what?

This is all so new... nothing yet because we don’t have any more dates booked.

Clearly, the huge publicity surrounding both the concert and newspaper deals are partly because they are so innovative – an impact which you would be unlikely to achieve if you did the same thing again. What other models can you imagine using for Prince’s future albums?

Anything that gets his music to the people. We’re wide open and ready for anything. It’s a new music frontier out there and a very exciting one!

Finally, Prince’s 21 London shows (not to mention the O2 Indigo shows) promise to be among the most exciting live events of the summer – what surprises does Prince have in store for us?

As is the nature of Prince, each night will be different, and he has many surprises in store, which will be revealed to fans as he hits the stage.

One final question – what is the greatest Prince show you have ever seen?

Every show I’ve ever seen him do is sensational. He was born to perform live. He lives to be on stage; he can’t wait to get out there. The best show I ever saw him do was at the SuperBowl where he performed 12 minutes live. It was pouring rain and unbelievably difficult conditions. A billion people saw that show. It was so beautifully conceived and executed that I had tears in my eyes when I saw it. He knows how to touch people.


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Prince plays the first of 21 shows at the O2 arena in North Greenwich this Wednesday as part of his Earth Tour with tickets priced £31.21 (after the title of his previous album) and each coming with a free copy of the new album Planet Earth.

Really dumb for people to sweep stuff off the web as it makes them look suspicious. Like the missing vid of MJ saying I thought I signed for 10 shows - makes AEG look like they are hiding info.