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Episode 10: Adapt or Die: The Fall of Tower Records

Episode 10: Adapt or Die: The Fall of Tower Records

FromThe Great Fail


Episode 10: Adapt or Die: The Fall of Tower Records

FromThe Great Fail

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Length:
28 minutes
Released:
May 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

For over 4 decades, Tower Records was a pioneer in the music industry and the bedrock of record store culture. It was run by rebels and outsiders, where founder Russ Solomon was revered and idolized. Tower would become the mecca for music fans creating a generation that lived by their diehard slogan, “No Music, No Life”. For decades, it seemed like the sun would never set on the iconic yellow and red letters that illuminated so many urban cityscapes. But that light would eventually burn out...Tune in on AdvertiseCast: https://www.advertisecast.com/TheGreatFail Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
May 19, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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The Great Fail is a true crime inspired, business podcast that examines the greatest success stories of the most prominent and prolific companies, brands, and people and what led to their demise. If you love true crime and stories of massive failures, you've come to the right place! Here we take a forensic look at stories that will irk you, shock you, and have you picking your jaw up off the floor, all while learning the oftentimes avoidable, mistakes that have ended the lives of companies and left boardrooms looking like crime scenes. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.