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{{Short description|American music critic and blogger}} |
{{Short description|American music critic and blogger}} |
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| caption = Bob Lefsetz at [[Canadian Music Week]] in [[Toronto]], 2009 |
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| birth_name = Robert Scott Lefsetz |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1953|4|22|mf=yes}} |
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| birth_place = [[Fairfield, Connecticut]], U.S. |
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| education = [[Middlebury College]]<br>[[Southwestern Law School]] ([[Juris Doctor|JD]]) |
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| occupation = [[Music industry]] analyst and critic |
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'''Robert Scott "Bob" Lefsetz''' (born April 22, 1953) is an American analyst and critic. He is the author of ''The Lefsetz Letter'', an email newsletter and a blog. |
'''Robert Scott "Bob" Lefsetz''' (born April 22, 1953) is an American analyst and critic. He is the author of ''The Lefsetz Letter'', an email newsletter, and a blog. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Lefsetz grew up in [[Fairfield, Connecticut]] and is a graduate of [[Middlebury College]] |
Lefsetz grew up in [[Fairfield, Connecticut]] and is a graduate of [[Middlebury College]]; he majored in art history. He moved to [[Los Angeles]] in the 1970s. After earning a [[Juris Doctor|J.D.]] degree from [[Southwestern Law School]], he worked as an entertainment business [[Lawyer|attorney]] and briefly as head of [[Sanctuary Music]]'s American division. He has worked as a consultant to major [[record label]]s.<ref name="celebrityaccess.com">{{cite web |url=http://www.celebrityaccess.com/members/profile.html?id=434 |title=CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles |publisher=Celebrityaccess.com |accessdate=2014-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131219192045/http://www.celebrityaccess.com/members/profile.html?id=434 |archive-date=2013-12-19 |url-status=dead }}</ref> and based in [[Santa Monica, California]]. |
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==The Lefsetz Letter== |
==The Lefsetz Letter== |
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==Controversy== |
==Controversy== |
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In 2007, Lefsetz and [[Kid Rock]] engaged in an email feud but have since reconciled.<ref name="Wired Magazine">{{cite news |url=https://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/mf_lefsetz/all/1 |title=Who The Hell Is Bob Lefsetz? |last=Raftery |first=Brian |publisher=Wired |date=March 2012 |accessdate=2013-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://librivox.org/fairy-tales-by-the-brothers-grimm/ |title=Kafka, Peter (November 9, 2007) |publisher=Alleyinsider.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Maura |url=http://idolator.com/tunes/war-of-the-words/kid-rock-goes-from-waffle-house-scraps-to-flame-wars-320829.php |title=Maura (November 9, 2007) |publisher=Idolator.com |accessdate=2014-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317130807/http://idolator.com/tunes/war-of-the-words/kid-rock-goes-from-waffle-house-scraps-to-flame-wars-320829.php# |archive-date=2009-03-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> |
In 2007, Lefsetz and [[Kid Rock]] engaged in an email feud but have since reconciled.<ref name="Wired Magazine">{{cite news |url=https://www.wired.com/magazine/2012/02/mf_lefsetz/all/1 |title=Who The Hell Is Bob Lefsetz? |last=Raftery |first=Brian |publisher=Wired |date=March 2012 |accessdate=2013-05-06}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://librivox.org/fairy-tales-by-the-brothers-grimm/ |title=Kafka, Peter (November 9, 2007) |publisher=Alleyinsider.com |date= |accessdate=2014-02-12}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |author=Maura |url=http://idolator.com/tunes/war-of-the-words/kid-rock-goes-from-waffle-house-scraps-to-flame-wars-320829.php |title=Maura (November 9, 2007) |publisher=Idolator.com |accessdate=2014-02-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20090317130807/http://idolator.com/tunes/war-of-the-words/kid-rock-goes-from-waffle-house-scraps-to-flame-wars-320829.php# |archive-date=2009-03-17 |url-status=dead }}</ref> In 2009, Lefsetz and [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] bassist [[Gene Simmons]] exchanged insults via [[e-mail]] and in person at the [[Canadian Music Week]] conference; they had a debate at the [[Fairmont Royal York|Royal York Hotel]] in [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Thompson |first=Robert |date=March 13, 2009 |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/1273246/simmons-lefsetz-to-debate-at-canadian-music-week |title=Simmons, Lefsetz To Debate At Canadian Music Week |publisher=Billboard.com |accessdate=May 6, 2013 |archive-date=April 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405195412/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/1273246/simmons-lefsetz-to-debate-at-canadian-music-week |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Video of Lefsetz in-discussion with Gene Simmons at Canadian Music Week, March 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ziIwZRl7U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/w-ziIwZRl7U |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=Youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2010, American singer-songwriter [[Taylor Swift]] released a song titled "[[Mean (Taylor Swift song)|Mean]]" which is rumored to be about Lefsetz and his critical review about her performance at the [[52nd Grammy Awards]] with rock and roll legend [[Stevie Nicks]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=Yahr |first=Emily |date=November 2, 2017 |title=If you think Taylor Swift sings only about her exes, then you don’t get Taylor Swift |url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/music/if-you-think-taylor-swift-sings-only-about-her-exes-then-you-dont-get-taylor-swift/2017/11/01/76c0227e-b9a8-11e7-9e58-e6288544af98_story.html |access-date=January 7, 2024 |work=[[The Washington Post]]}}</ref> |
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In 2009, Lefsetz and [[Kiss (band)|Kiss]] bassist [[Gene Simmons]] exchanged insults via [[e-mail]] and in person at the [[Canadian Music Week]] conference, and they debated officially at the [[Fairmont Royal York|Royal York Hotel]] in [[Toronto]].<ref>{{cite web |last=Thompson |first=Robert |date=March 13, 2009 |url=http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/1273246/simmons-lefsetz-to-debate-at-canadian-music-week |title=Simmons, Lefsetz To Debate At Canadian Music Week |publisher=Billboard.com |accessdate=May 6, 2013 |archive-date=April 5, 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170405195412/http://www.billboard.com/biz/articles/news/global/1273246/simmons-lefsetz-to-debate-at-canadian-music-week |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Video of Lefsetz in-discussion with Gene Simmons at Canadian Music Week, March 2009 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w-ziIwZRl7U |archive-url=https://ghostarchive.org/varchive/youtube/20211221/w-ziIwZRl7U |archive-date=2021-12-21 |url-status=live|publisher=Youtube.com}}{{cbignore}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | In 2010, American singer-songwriter [[Taylor Swift]] released a song titled "[[Mean (Taylor Swift song)|Mean]]" which is rumored to be about Lefsetz and his critical review about her performance at the [[52nd Grammy Awards]] with rock and roll legend [[Stevie Nicks]].{{ |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 23:45, 12 June 2024
Bob Lefsetz | |
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 Bob Lefsetz at Canadian Music Week in Toronto, 2009 | |
| Born | Robert Scott Lefsetz April 22, 1953 Fairfield, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Bildung | Middlebury College Southwestern Law School (JD) |
| Occupation(s) | Music industry analyst and critic |
Robert Scott "Bob" Lefsetz (born April 22, 1953) is an American analyst and critic. He is the author of The Lefsetz Letter, an email newsletter, and a blog.
Background
[edit]Lefsetz grew up in Fairfield, Connecticut and is a graduate of Middlebury College; he majored in art history. He moved to Los Angeles in the 1970s. After earning a J.D. degree from Southwestern Law School, he worked as an entertainment business attorney and briefly as head of Sanctuary Music's American division. He has worked as a consultant to major record labels.[1] and based in Santa Monica, California.
The Lefsetz Letter
[edit]The newsletter has tens of thousands of subscribers.[2][3] From April 2013 through December 2015, Lefsetz wrote a weekly column for Variety's weekly print edition and its website.[4]
Controversy
[edit]In 2007, Lefsetz and Kid Rock engaged in an email feud but have since reconciled.[5][6][7] In 2009, Lefsetz and Kiss bassist Gene Simmons exchanged insults via e-mail and in person at the Canadian Music Week conference; they had a debate at the Royal York Hotel in Toronto.[8][9]
In 2010, American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift released a song titled "Mean" which is rumored to be about Lefsetz and his critical review about her performance at the 52nd Grammy Awards with rock and roll legend Stevie Nicks.[10]
References
[edit]- ^ "CelebrityAccess Industry Profiles". Celebrityaccess.com. Archived from the original on 2013-12-19. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ Halperin, Shirley (2012-02-08). "Music Industry Watchdog Bob Lefsetz on the Future of the Biz and 5 Mistakes New Acts Should Avoid". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ DuLac, Josh Freedom (March 27, 2008). "Rage Against The Machine". The Washington Post
- ^ "Variety, Bob Lefsetz form alliance". Variety. 2013-04-02. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ Raftery, Brian (March 2012). "Who The Hell Is Bob Lefsetz?". Wired. Retrieved 2013-05-06.
- ^ "Kafka, Peter (November 9, 2007)". Alleyinsider.com. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ Maura. "Maura (November 9, 2007)". Idolator.com. Archived from the original on 2009-03-17. Retrieved 2014-02-12.
- ^ Thompson, Robert (March 13, 2009). "Simmons, Lefsetz To Debate At Canadian Music Week". Billboard.com. Archived from the original on April 5, 2017. Retrieved May 6, 2013.
- ^ "Video of Lefsetz in-discussion with Gene Simmons at Canadian Music Week, March 2009". Youtube.com. Archived from the original on 2021-12-21.
- ^ Yahr, Emily (November 2, 2017). "If you think Taylor Swift sings only about her exes, then you don't get Taylor Swift". The Washington Post. Retrieved January 7, 2024.