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Rock Promoter Paul Rappaport Calls for Artistic Revival

3/19/2025

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Paul Rappaport's autobiography, *Gliders Over Hollywood*, takes readers on a thrilling ride through his days as a rock promoter at Columbia Records. He vividly recalls the electrifying chaos of Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1978 concert and inventive promotions for legends like Pink Floyd. Rappaport passionately calls for a revival of artistic integrity in an industry increasingly driven by profit.

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Paul Rappaport's autobiography, *Gliders Over Hollywood*, takes readers on a thrilling ride through his days as a rock promoter at Columbia Records. He vividly recalls the electrifying chaos of Bruce Springsteen's iconic 1978 concert and inventive promotions for legends like Pink Floyd. Rappaport passionately calls for a revival of artistic integrity in an industry increasingly driven by profit.