Peter Shapiro: The Most Influential Concert Promoter of His Generation

Peter Shapiro (0:00)

But I've done a lot of being there. You know, I'm chasing that feeling of live music for me. It never fades.

And it powers me again to want more. And there's not, it's beyond money or getting a massage, your money in a nice car or massage. I've done more and been successful because I didn't make a lot of money.

Michael Gervais (0:30)

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Now, this week's conversation is with Peter Shapiro. He's a music industry legend and perhaps the most influential independent concert promoter of his generation. Peter has had an amazing career. He's produced several acclaimed and groundbreaking projects, and he was listed on Billboard's Power 100 list for the most influential people in the music business. He's also the owner of several legendary music venues, and he's hosted some of the biggest names in modern music there. The Rolling Stones, The Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Pink Floyd, Leonard Cohen, Snoop Dogg, David Bowie, U2, The Roots, so many more. And in total, Peter has played a major role in putting on over 10,000 shows.