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Thursday, October 24, 2013

Frank Barsalona: Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Class of 2005



Barsalona was a rock concert promoter.

He booked the first Beatles and Rolling Stones tours in America.

1964: Barsalona founded Premier Talent Agency, which was the first group to focus on rock acts.

The Beatles in 1964:


Due to his efforts, rock acts could make money on tour. As a result, they weren’t beholden to record companies for their full income.

He died in 2012.

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