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Behind the glitter of the stage lights, the music business was chaos—equal parts brilliance, madness, and cutthroat deals. Tom was there for it all. At RCA Records, he promoted Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Harry Nilsson. Later, he co-founded labels, signed hitmakers like Chic, and revived publishing catalogs still thriving today.

Tom Cossie

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Behind the glitter of the stage lights, the music business was chaos—equal parts brilliance, madness, and cutthroat deals. Tom was there for it all. At RCA Records, he promoted Elvis Presley, David Bowie, Lou Reed, and Harry Nilsson. Later, he co-founded labels, signed hitmakers like Chic, and revived publishing catalogs still thriving today.

Author's books

Music Business Stories – Book One (Paperback)

Original price was: $29.95.Current price is: $24.95.

An entertaining peek behind the scenes of the Rock and Roll, R&B, and Country music scene. Enjoy stories about some of the biggest stars and their managers, away from the stage and spotlights. Tom has worked with and helped shape the careers of many artists you know and love. Take a walk down memory lane and read personal stories and share fun moments during this exciting time in music history.

Tom Cossie realized early in life that he loved music, in all its forms. He also found that as a record collector, he was able to generate income by creating demand and selling 45 rpm singles, which subsequently introduced him to promotion and a long career in the music industry. From an independent promoter to working with major record labels like RCA and Atlantic, he has collaborated with and helped develop the careers of some of music’s biggest stars.

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