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Nov 2023
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Music Exec Reflects on His Glory Days in...

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Tom Werman, Music Industry Executive and Producer, discusses his book Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records in the Glory Days of Rock Music.
Hosts: Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec. Producer: Paul Brennan.

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