The day a band becomes successful enough to NEED a manager,
is one of the most iconic milestones in the music business. Unfortunately, many
musicians are so seduced by the prestige and/or flattered that someone wants
the job, they go with the first manager they meet. It’s hasty decision making
like this that can bring your band right back to square one and dealing with
your manager at Burger King.
Here are some simple nuggets of wisdom to keep in mind:
There’s something wrong if your manager doesn’t have time to return your emails
but always has time to run your credit card or cash your check. If you like
hanging out with your manager because they drink as much as your bass player,
you’re better off re-imagining your songs with an extra bassline. If your
manager is big on name-dropping, it probably means that nobody knows his. If
they seem to stir up a lot of drama you should fire them so that they finally
feel free enough to pursue a career in reality television. If you’re manager is
one of your parents, watch The Beach Boys: An American Family, then look into getting a new
one (manager, not parent), and a new place to live if necessary.
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