13+ Irving Azoff Quotes On Music, Culture And World

Irving Azoff is an American manager and music executive. He is the executive chairman of Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s largest live entertainment company. He is also the founder and chairman of Azoff Music Management, which represents some of the biggest names in the music industry. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Irving Azoff on music, life, culture.

Since the traditional recorded-music business models have drastically changed, there is truly diminished income derived from recorded music by artists - both current and catalog. The touring industry has become much more important as a majority revenue stream and the ancillary fan experiences and promotions that may be derived from it. — Irving Azoff

A lot of people refer to power as shooting a loaded gun. When you have to shoot the gun, you've lost the power. Other people's knowledge of your gun should be enough. — Irving Azoff

The release of 'Chinese Democracy' marks a historic moment in rock n' roll. — Irving Azoff

It comes down to that ... business tactic: the guy that yells loudest is right. — Irving Azoff

Recorded music is more a marketing tool than a revenue source. — Irving Azoff

I can't think of any more powerful moment than when you stand on a stage. — Irving Azoff

I don't want to not be important. — Irving Azoff

Radio stinks. The stations are making a lot of money, but they just aren't taking chances. — Irving Azoff

The great thing about Ticketmaster is that it's seen as the comprehensive site for ticketing, artist information, venue information. We're a marketing platform, not just a technology platform, and we're going to build on it. — Irving Azoff

I'm proud to be involved with Simon Cowell and 'X Factor. — Irving Azoff

Life at a public company ain't for me. The board pays you what you're worth, then you get reamed for your compensation. — Irving Azoff

History shows fans want consolidation; you see it across the web every place. The big players are people like Google, Amazon, eBay, Facebook. — Irving Azoff

You can't be an entrepreneur and work in a public company anymore. — Irving Azoff

Life Lessons by Irving Azoff

1. Irving Azoff's success as a manager demonstrates the importance of building strong relationships with clients and maintaining a long-term vision for their careers.
2. His work also highlights the value of having a deep understanding of the music industry and its various players.
3. Azoff's ability to navigate the complex business of the music industry serves as an example of how to be successful in any field by being prepared, persistent, and creative.