This being the year of the 100th anniversary of the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, otherwise known as ASCAP, author Bruce Pollock has released an intriguing book that goes into the history of the famed organization, from its founding on February 13, 1914 by Victor Herbert and Irving Berlin, to the present day. Formed in order for music composers could be recompensed for their skills, ASCAP has been the home of luminaries ranging from George Gershwin to Quincy Jones. This 300+ page book (with a Foreward by Jones and a Preface by Lyle Lovett) goes over interesting parts of its legacy, including the changes that have come about the business due to radio, TV, rock and roll, the internet and its competition with BMI. A fascinating insight to an underappreciated and overlooked side of the music “business,” this book will give you a behind the scenes peek at an organization that has helped the music survive and grow.
Hal Leonard Publishing