Music Business Stories

After six decades in the music business, I wanted to share some behind-the-scenes stories of success and failure, and the reasons for both in the music business. These include some of your favorite artists and some you may never have heard of, for good reasons

About the Author: Tom Cossie brings six decades of experience to the music industry. His passion for music began with collecting 45 rpm records in a distinctive Pittsburgh market, where lesser-known artists often gained local popularity over mainstream hits. Drawing on his extensive knowledge of musicians and the record label executives behind their success, Cossie launched his career as a promotion specialist. By age 26, he had achieved the role of Senior Vice President at RCA Records. Over the next thirty years, he served as a music publisher, record producer, and artist manager. Most recently, Cossie has turned to writing, sharing personal insights and reflections from his career in the music business.