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DISGRACELAND · Feb 20, 2026
The Clash: Guns on the Roof, Chased out of Kingston, and a Riot in Times Square
“The Clash's record label that controlled release decisions, pricing, and royalties, creating tension between artistic vision and commercial interests.”
Founders · Jan 16, 2026
The Singular Life of Rick Rubin
“Major label that signed Def Jam to development and distribution deals in the mid-1980s”
One Song · Jan 14, 2026
Michael Jackson's "Billie Jean"
“Michael Jackson's label; president Walter Yetnikoff threatened to pull all artists if MTV didn't air the video”
Technically Creative by KoobrikLabs · Jan 6, 2026
The Hairdresser Who Took Over Hollywood: Jon Peters, Part 2 "Cutting His Teeth""
“Label where Barbra Streisand was signed; Peters negotiated deals generating $50M+ in album sales”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Sep 30, 2025
Song 180: “Dazed and Confused” by Led Zeppelin, Part Two — “Inspiration is What You Are to Me”
“Signed Listen (Robert Plant's band) and later signed Robert Plant to solo contract, though his singles failed commercially.”
A History of Rock Music in 500 Songs · Mar 22, 2025
Song 177: “Never Learn Not to Love” by the Beach Boys, Part 4: “Sometimes I Have A Great Notion”
“Signed Beach Boys to new deal in late 1970s; head rejected initial album tapes as unreleasable”