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10 Aug 2020, 12:57

Nice article -

'You've been smoking too much!': the chaos of Tony Wilson's digital music revolution

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/10/youve-been-smoking-too-much-the-chaos-of-tony-wilsons-digital-music-revolution

10 Aug 2020, 16:43

Wow, never knew/heard of/remember that.Good read, thanks.

21 Aug 2020, 11:37

'I can't believe I signed Joy Division AND New Order!' Yeah, those bands are worlds apart. It's like saying, I signed The Beatles AND John, Paul, George and Ringo. How do I do it? What's my secret? I guess we'll never know.

3 Jan 2021, 22:23

Thanks for sharing that. I remember reading Tony's comment about mp3s putting the responsibility of musicians' shoulders to not sell a lackluster full album on the strength of one good song. What a shame he's no longer with us. Such a fascinating guy.