THE MEYER CHRONICLES: GRATEFUL TO BE TRUCKIN' THROUGH THE CONCERT YEARS 1966-71

 

The throwback episode provides an inspirational message giving hope to the younger generations to give back and try and make a difference, much like Andy as a young high school and college student! Join Andy Meyer and Jon Rubin on a journey back in time with visually enticing descriptions of Andy’s parents’, "bright yellow, linoleum, rotary phone in the 1950's kitchen," and "the bullhorn at The Grateful Dead Concert at Bucknell in Davis Stadium."

 

From Mafia-esque encounters with the one-and-only Jimmy Hoffa, to transporting suitcases of money after the Bucknell Concerts, Andy recalls his days on the Bucknell Concert Committee transitioning from being “student 7962” to suddenly becoming a one-manned COMMITTEE. Andy and Jon look back at the legacy Andy created by booking memorable, historic, and wildly popular concerts at the little Bucknell University with 2,500 students with insanely popular bands like: The Grateful Dead, The Band, The Beach Boys, Sly and The Family Stone, Donovan, Levon Helm, Miles Davis, The Association, Judy Collins, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, and Robbie Robertson! Andy even ingeniously included the students 30 minutes down the road from Penn!

 

Tune in to learn what happened when Sly and the Family Stone demanded $2,500 cash before performing and who Andy had to get involved to make it happen. Andy explains why he ended up in the geographical location he was in and the history that played into him writing Dancing in the Seats, which was published by Billboard and put him on A&M Records' radar.

 

Listen to find out how Andy Meyer’s legacy still lives on today!

 

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The Meyer Chronicles, hosted by Hollywood executive producer Andy Meyer and TV/music producer Jon Rubin, take listeners on a journey behind the scenes of the film and music industries. Over his 50 year career, Andy Meyer produced films and cult classics such as The Breakfast Club, Sting’s Grammy Award-winning film, “Bring on the Night,” Fried Green Tomatoes, Better off Dead, Breaking In, One Crazy Summer, Birdy, The Milagro Beanfield War, and many other incredible films.

 

Andy Meyer is known for bringing cult classics to life, including The Breakfast Club (giving John Hughes his first directing deal) and Fried Green Tomatoes. He is currently on the Film Faculty of the School of Entertainment Arts at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). 

 

With Andy Meyer’s vast film experience and Jon Rubin’s extensive knowledge of the music industry, the two producers fill The Meyer Chronicles with invaluable insight into the creative process. Beginning with the breakout cult classic The Breakfast Club, these legendary producers give listeners a behind-the-scenes look into the making of famous films and music.  

 

The Meyer Chronicles shares the inside scoop on making iconic films and projects. From being the head of Robert Redford’s Wildwood Production company and Norman Lear’s Act III production company to founding the film division of Herb Alpert’s A&M Records, Andy Meyer has seen it all and is now ready to share with you! Have some Fried Green Tomatoes with The Breakfast Club; only on The Meyer Chronicles. The Meyer Chronicles is edited by two-time Emmy Award winner Shasta Ford.

 

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