Rod MacSween is the founder and CEO of International Talent Booking (ITB).[1] He was known for bringing artists such as: The Who, Pink Floyd and Robert Plant’s Band of Joy to the University of Exeter.[1] While studying there, in 1969, he was elected social secretary of the Students Guild.[2]
Biography
editMacSween was born in Southampton, England to parents were both academics.[3]
Recognition
editIn 2015, MacSween received a Classic Rock Roll of Honor (VIP) Award.[4][5] In 2019 the academic institution awarded him with an honorary doctorate degree for his contribution to the music world.[6] Other artists he has represented over the years include: Aerosmith, Black Sabbath,[7] Bon Jovi (and KISS),[8] Def Leppard,[5] Guns N' Roses,[9] Lenny Kravitz,[10] Maroon 5,[11] Ozzy Osbourne,[3] Pearl Jam,[12] The Scorpions,[13] Tool[14] and The Who.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b "ITB's Rod MacSween awarded honorary doctorate". IQ Magazine. 29 July 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Renowned music agent and founder/CEO of ITB, Rod MacSween, given an honorary doctorate degree by the University of Exeter in recognition for his outstanding contribution to music". www.recordoftheday.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Rod MacSween: Agent of the Decade". IQ Magazine. 23 April 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Classic Rock Roll Of Honour Awards 2015 announced". www.prsformusic.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ a b "University of Exeter". www.exeter.ac.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Agent Icon Rod MacSween Honored By Exeter University In The UK". www.pollstar.com. 6 September 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "The industry pays tribute to Black Sabbath after band's last ever show". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Q's With Rod MacSween, Co-Founder Of ITB & Scorpions Agent Outside The US". www.pollstar.com. 23 June 2020. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "'The whole world tour has been a spectacular success': ITB agent Rod MacSween on Guns N'Roses' live prowess". www.musicweek.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Roderick MacSween | Honorary graduates | University of Exeter". www.exeter.ac.uk. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ Lieb, Kristin J. (12 January 2018). Gender, Branding, and the Modern Music Industry: The Social Construction of Female Popular Music Stars. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-351-66284-0.
- ^ BraveWords. "ROBERT PLANT Attends University Graduation For Famed Music Agent, Collects Payment For Gig Over 40 Years Ago". bravewords.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ BraveWords. "SCORPIONS Agent ROD MACSWEEN Discusses Future Plans – "The Vegas Residency Is Being Moved To 2021, Along With A Full-Blown USA Run"". bravewords.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Robert Plant collects decades-old debt from famous UK music agent at honorary degree ceremony - Music News - ABC News Radio". abcnewsradioonline.com. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
- ^ "Robert Plant collects decades-old debt from famous UK music agent at honorary degree ceremony". Platte River Radio. 18 July 2019. Retrieved 23 May 2021.
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