From Abbey Road to Nashville, with a lot in between we take time to showcase 5 of the top learnings from the Rock n Roll Business Podcast, Series 1.

Hear business advice and insights from industry legends including Shep Gordan, Midge Ure OBE, Emma Banks, Luke Goss and Randy Jackson. And - if you have not heard the Rock n Roll Business Podcast yet - what a great place to start!

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Do you know which song is banned from performance at the Royal Albert Hall?

Well according to archives its the Beatles Classic - A Day In The Life.

The 1967 song makes reference to the iconic venue in the lyrics ‘...and though the holes were rather small, they had to count them all, now they know how many holes it takes to fill the Albert Hall”.

A letter from the CEO of the RAH to The Beatles manager, Brian Epstein highlights concern from the venue that the idea of 4000 holes might put off future visitors who may be concerned about falling into one of the alleged holes.

Indeed Ernest O”Follipar goes onto suggest alternative lyrics for the song and explain how Ringo could provide backing vocals that would help to protect the venues identity & reputation.

John Lennon wrote back to highlight that the band wouldn’t be changing the lyrics, or indeed apologising.

The ban was unwittingly broken by Milli Vanilli in 1989 - not a band you’d be expecting to cover The Beatles and the venues authorities have long forgotten the ban is seems.

The Royal Albert Hall continues to stand strong - and is celebrating 150 years with an array ogf special events.

But who actually owns the Hall? Why was it built - and who is the one star that they would love to host a performance from that hasn't *yet* stood on that very special stage?

I was lucky enough to visit earlier this year and talk to the CEO Craig Hassall and Director of Events, Lucy Noble

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On this weeks Rock 'n' Roll Business we speak to musican, actor & artist - Luke Goss. Live from the The Beverly Hills Hotel in LA, we talk about fame, finance and finding yourself with Luke. 

This is an access all areas interview, where once again, we take you 'backstage' into the music business and discuss a global career that has seen Luke having to work to balance sensitivity in a very commercial world - and discuss why he is so passionate about helping others.

You can not underestimate the impact and fame that BROS achieved as a band, selling millions of records worldwide and then reforming in 2017 for the huge o2 arena gigs & subsequent documentary.

Luke is an established actor having starred alongside Samuel L. Jackson & Wesley Snipes on the big screen and also embarked on a career as a painter. (The exhibit of his first collection of 18 paintings came with the news that the there was a value of at least £291m ($400m) for his in-demand work!). Join Luke Goss for a real heart to heart about the industry he loves.

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