MUSIC IN MY LIFE: NOTES FROM A LONGTIME FAN
In MUSIC IN MY LIFE: Notes From a Longtime Fan, Alec Wightman chronicles sixty years of rock and roll fandom, twenty-six years promoting concerts in Central Ohio, and a deep involvement with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including a stint as chair of the board—all while maintaining his day job as a successful corporate attorney.
Wightman’s journey includes the great rock & roll of the 1960s, major concerts of the 70s with the likes of Neil Young, and decades of discovering and promoting his own favorites such as John Stewart, Jesse Winchester, Tom Russell, Rosie Flores and Dave Alvin. Wightman’s admiration comes through on the page, regardless of whether the talent springs from the lesser-known (Chuck Prophet, John Fullbright) or the renowned (Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Webb).
With his tireless advocacy for live music, Wightman has forged special connections with scores of musicians over his lifetime, using his passion to bring artists and fans together. And his engagement with the Rock Hall is the cherry on top, giving him a unique perspective into the world of rock & roll—the music of our lives.
MUSIC IN MY LIFE: NOTES FROM A LONGTIME FAN
In MUSIC IN MY LIFE: Notes From a Longtime Fan, Alec Wightman chronicles sixty years of rock and roll fandom, twenty-six years promoting concerts in Central Ohio, and a deep involvement with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, including a stint as chair of the board—all while maintaining his day job as a successful corporate attorney.
Wightman’s journey includes the great rock & roll of the 1960s, major concerts of the 70s with the likes of Neil Young, and decades of discovering and promoting his own favorites such as John Stewart, Jesse Winchester, Tom Russell, Rosie Flores and Dave Alvin. Wightman’s admiration comes through on the page, regardless of whether the talent springs from the lesser-known (Chuck Prophet, John Fullbright) or the renowned (Bruce Springsteen, Jimmy Webb).
With his tireless advocacy for live music, Wightman has forged special connections with scores of musicians over his lifetime, using his passion to bring artists and fans together. And his engagement with the Rock Hall is the cherry on top, giving him a unique perspective into the world of rock & roll—the music of our lives.
“Music in My Life is a charming and highly perceptive account of Alec’s journey as a lifetime music lover. His taste, knowledge, and often witty accounts of his experiences along the way make this a relaxed and entertaining read.”
“A backstage pass into the who’s who of rock & roll.”
“Music in My Life is written proof that musical fandom can be a form of artistic expression.”
“An account of the journey from fan to unlikely promoter to chair of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. The constant has been Alec Wightman’s ear for great songs and his admiration for those who craft them.”
“A great, funny, smart, and passionate piece of writing.”
“Music is always a passionate conversation between artist and listener. Alec Wightman listens a lot . . . and never fails to infuse the dialogue with his enthusiasm.”
“Alec Wightman has a reverence for the magic that makes music connect with human hearts.”
“There’s something infectious about Alec, the good kind of infectious, and it comes through on the page.”
“A grand set of anecdotes and insider tales of the music business.”
“Alec Wightman has never lost that humble sense of awe he had as a kid with a transistor radio. This is real insider history . . . a great book.”
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alec Wightman is a corporate lawyer with a passion for music that has burned brightly throughout his life and propelled him through three decades of promoting concerts and a deep involvement with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where he served as board chair. Alec lives with his wife, Kathy, in the German Village area of Columbus, Ohio, and is the proud father of two grown daughters, Nora and Emily. This is his first book.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alec Wightman is a corporate lawyer with a passion for music that has burned brightly throughout his life and propelled him through three decades of promoting concerts and a deep involvement with the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, where he served as board chair. Alec lives with his wife, Kathy, in the German Village area of Columbus, Ohio, and is the proud father of two grown daughters, Nora and Emily. This is his first book.