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Jimmy Page

**James Patrick Page** is the guitarist and founder of Led Zeppelin.

## Biography

In 1973, Jimmy Page and the rest of Led Zeppelin were prepared to be signed by American Century Records, during the midst of the label's sale to PolyGram. They agreed to a 20 percent royalty rate but discovered that Richie Finestra's and his associates over at American Century attempted to it cut in half without their knowledge. Because of this deceit, they refused to sign.

That night when Richie attempts to smooth things over with the band, Jimmy and the rest of his bandmates refuse to hear him out and proceed to perform at Madison Square Garden.
Dream sequence

A dream sequence is a technique used in storytelling, particularly in television and film, to set apart a brief interlude from the main story. The interlude may consist of a flashback, a flashforward, a fantasy, a vision, a dream, or some other element.

## Background

In *Vinyl*, the dream sequences are used throughout the show as a narrative device used by the show's writers as the "haunting" of the principal characters by "ghosts" that musically represent the internal struggles that the characters face. The ghosts, much like the that of the Coen Brothers movie *Miller's Crossing*, are very important to understanding the characters and, in some cases, the larger issues in music they are standing in for. These "ghosts" are also shout-outs to some of the great music artists of all-time. Many of them, however, are not universally recognized today for what they contributed to music. Perhaps the most important statement the show makes using these "ghosts" is that rock and roll in the 70s owed a great unpaid debt to the African American R&B and blues artists (this was particularly apparent in episode one).

## The "Ghosts"

### Pilot

* Ruth Brown - (Mama) He Treats Your Daughter Mean
* Chris Kenner - I Like It Like That
* Bo Diddley - Hey! Bo Diddley
* Otis Redding - Mr. Pitiful

### Yesterday Once More

* Jerry Lee Lewis - Breathless
* Karen Carpenter (covered by Aimee Mann) - Yesterday Once More
* Bobby "Blue" Bland - I'll Take Care of You

### The Racket

* Otis Blackwell - Please Help Me Find My Way Home
* Janis Joplin - Cry Baby

### The King and I

* Jan and Dean - Surf City
* Pink Fairies - Do It

### Alibi

* Tony Bennett - Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Bobby Cannavale

**Robert Michael "Bobby" Cannavale** portrayed Richie Finestra in *Vinyl*.

## Trivia

* Bobby Cannavale previously worked with Terence Winter in *Boardwalk Empire*.
* Bobby Cannavale previously worked with Andrew Dice Clay and Max Casella in *Blue Jasmine*.
* Bobby Cannavale worked again with Martin Scorsese in *The Irishman*.
* Bobby Cannavale worked again with Ray Romano and Bo Dietl in *The Irishman*.

## External Links

* Bobby Cannavale on Wikipedia
* Bobby Cannavale on IMDb
Colonel Tom Parker

**Thomas Andrew Parker** (born **Andreas Cornelis van Kuijk**), commonly known as **Colonel Parker**, is a musical entrepreneur, best known as the manager of Elvis Presley. He is based on the historical figure of the same name.

## Biography

In 1973, Richie Finestra attempts to convince Elvis Presley to stop singing in Las Vegas and instead focus on making new, creative music, acting like a true king. Colonel Tom Parker gets furious when he finds out Richie was going behind his back and talking about papers with Elvis and has Elvis point a gun at him.
Donny Osmond

**Donny Osmond** (born **Donald Clark Osmond**) is an American pop singer.

His song "Go Away Little Girl" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Pilot*.

His song "Life Is Just What You Make It" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *The Racket*.

## Songs

Go Away Little GirlLife Is Just What You Make It
## Trivia

* In the series, Donny Osmond is one of the many music acts on the American Century Records roster.
* Donny Osmond is a member of the Osmonds.
* In March 2016, Donny Osmond was interviewed by the *New York Post* and was asked about his portrayal on *Vinyl*. “I was getting gold records all the time back then,” Osmond tells *The Post*. “They’re trying to make an interesting TV show, and I became the butt of the jokes, but I understand. I’m not sure if I would buy the music I was making back then!”

## External Links

* Donny Osmond on Wikipedia
* Donny Osmond on IMDb
* Donny Osmond on YouTube
* Donny Osmond on Spotify
Pink Floyd

**Pink Floyd** were an English rock band. Gaining an early following as one of the first British psychedelic groups, they were distinguished by their extended compositions, sonic experimentation, philosophical lyrics and elaborate live shows. They became a leading band of the progressive rock genre, cited by some as the greatest progressive rock band of all time.

Their song "Money" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "The Racket".

## Song

Pink Floyd - Money (Official Music Video)
## Trivia

* Pink Floyd's most critically acclaimed album *The Dark Side of the Moon* is featured in the episode "The Racket", which was released in 1973.

## External Links

* Pink Floyd on Wikipedia
* Pink Floyd on IMDb
* Pink Floyd on YouTube
* Pink Floyd on Spotify
Черный рынок

К сожалению, далеко не все товары можно достать честным способом, ну или простым… Пираты, контрабандисты, независимые торговцы — все эти ребята не имеют право торговать на территориях Галактического Совета, а рептилоиды скорее порвут их на куски, чем купят их товары. До появления консулов они могли торговать только друг с другом, но теперь, Консул, всё изменилось. Выгоду такой торговли сложно переоценить.

Требования

* Космопорт - 40 уровень
* Космопорт - 55 уровень
* Верфь - 45 уровень
* Космопорт - 80 уровень
* Верфь - 65 уровень
* Оборонный комплекс - 70 уровень
* Космопорт - 95 уровень
* Верфь - 85 уровень
* Оборонный комплекс - 85 уровень

Стоимость
Part 7

**Part 7** is the seventh episode of Season 1 of the Netflix original series *Bloodline*. It was released on March 20th, 2015.

## Synopsis

Sally, happy with Danny's work at the inn, gives him a raise. John tells his wife Diana about Danny's accident, saying that he has apologized and he thinks Danny is fine. Kevin wakes up at Chelsea's house and realizes that they have slept together. Danny and Eric move more gasoline, and Danny asks Eric for his contact in order to ask for more work. Eric is nervous and tells Danny to be content with the work they have. While working on Carlos's assault case, Meg discovers that the witness knew the victim's sister. Kevin meets with the bank to take out a loan to purchase the marina. The marina owner's son confronts Kevin, believing that he is paying less than the marina is worth. Danny receives more money from Eric, which he mails to an unknown address. Eric tells Danny about Kevin and Chelsea's relationship; Danny doesn't seem perturbed. Later, John sees Danny talking with his teenage daughter, Jane. Diana and John are uncomfortable. Sally hears about Meg's work with Carlos, and offers to sign a character witness for him. John and Marco investigate the cases of the dead girls by speaking to illegal immigrant workers. They receive an anonymous tip from one of the workers, which leads them to a church where they find a missing poster matching their Jane Doe. Meg advises Kevin not to go through with the marina purchase, but he believes he has no other choice. Kevin agrees to cut Danny back into the will. Kevin also tells Danny about his hook-up with Chelsea. Eric tells Danny that the docks are being watched and that they can no longer run gasoline; Danny then meets with Eric's boss, a man named Wayne Lowry. Danny returns to Chelsea and tells her that he knows about Kevin and forgives them. At the same time, Kevin is assaulted and beaten by a masked assailant. When Kevin is unconscious, the assailant removes his mask and it is revealed that he is Eric O'Bannon. The episode ends with Danny listening to Kevin's interview with Detective Potts, claiming that their father never hurt Danny.

## Appearances

### Starring

* Kyle Chandler as John Rayburn
* Ben Mendelsohn as Danny Rayburn
* Linda Cardellini as Meg Rayburn
* Norbert Leo Butz as Kevin Rayburn
* Jacinda Barrett as Diana Rayburn
* Jamie McShane as Eric O'Bannon
* Enrique Murciano as Marco Diaz
* Sissy Spacek as Sally Rayburn

### Guest Starring

* Chloe Sevigny as Chelsea O'Bannon
* Glenn Morshower as Wayne Lowry
* Taylor Rouviere as Jane Rayburn
* Brandon Larracuente as Ben Rayburn
* Jeremy Palko as Nicholas Widmark
* Eliezer Castro as Carlos Mejia

### Co-Starring

* Gino Vento as Rafi Quintana
* Zachary T. Robbins as Young John
* Chris Marazzo as Young Lenny

## Behind the scenes

There is currently no behind-the-scenes trivia listed for this episode.

## Gallery

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## External links

* List of Bloodlines episodes at Wikipedia.org
DJ Cassidy

### Contribution

"Kill the Lights" in the *Vinyl* episode *Rock and Roll Queen*, in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.9*, and in the album *Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)*

**Cassidy Durango Milton Willy Podell**, known as **DJ Cassidy**, is an American DJ, record producer, and MC.

His collaboration with Alex Newell and Nile Rodgers, "Kill the Lights", is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Rock and Roll Queen*, is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.9*, and is featured in the album *Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)*.

## Song

Alex Newell & DJ Cassidy with Nile Rodgers - Kill The Lights (Official Video)
## External Links

* DJ Cassidy on Wikipedia
* DJ Cassidy on IMDb
* DJ Cassidy on YouTube
* DJ Cassidy on Spotify
시즈쿠 엘

## 프로필

눈비추기단 단원 No. 3

눈을 가두는 이야기. 능력을 사용하면 일정시간 동안 눈을 마주친 사람의 시력을 빼앗아 눈을 보이지 않게 만든다.

18세.  177cm에 58kg. 고등학교를 다니고 있으나 이래저래 바빠서 휴학중이다.

연인은 라이네 리에.

진지한 멍청이. 호구스러움이 짙다. 귀차니즘이 심하면서도 시키면 싫다고 말로만 하고 다 해주는 그런 성격이다. 멍할 때가 많으며 대답을 단답으로 한다. 기본적으로 진지하고 재미없을 정도로 무미건조하나 친한 사람 앞에선 유쾌함.

뒷머리는 짧으나 옆머리가 길다. 흑발에 붉은 머리카락이 군데군데 섞인 투톤. 본래 눈 색이 적안이라 능력을 썼는지 쓰지 않았는지 구분에 시간이 조금 걸리며 다크써클이 있다. 입는 옷은 매일 달라지는데 후드집업은 왜인지 꼭 입고 다닌다. 이게 없으면 내 패션은 완성되지 못해! 같은 이상한 집착이 있음.

항상 못생기게 그려서 아무도 모르지만 사실 굉장히 잘생긴 얼굴이다. 길가다가 흘끗 보면 멈칫하고 보게 되는 그런 얼굴. 그러나 자기 얼굴이 어떻게 생겼는지 사실 관심도 없고 활용도 못한다.

눈비추기단 단원들을 위해 알바를 뛰고 장을 보고 허리가 꺾이고 요리를 하고 청소를 하고 빨래를 하고 잔소리도 하고 그런다. 전형적인 엄마의 모습이며 요리를 매우 잘한다. 단원들을 위해 열심히 일을 하고 가끔가다 치킨이나 피자를 사오는 등 아빠의 역할도 함께하고 있다. 제일 좋아하는 시간은 일 끝나고 돌아와서 집안일 다 끝낸 후 치즈케이크 먹기... 심심하면 리에를 불러서 함께 대화한다. 들어오는 시간이 늦어 취침시간도 늦다. 주말에는 좀비처럼 늦게까지 자다가 일어나면 컵라면 대충 던져주고 또 자... 지는 않고 열심히 깨어 있으면서 리에와 놀 시간을 확보하려 애쓴다.

과거
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가족이랑 잘 살고 있었는데 강도가 들어와서 불을 지르고 도망치는 바람에 여동생과 심부름 갔다오는 길에 함께 불에 타서 죽었다. 그러나 자기 혼자 살아남. 여동생과 사이가 그렇게 좋았던 것은 아니지만 굉장히 그리워하고 있음.

고아원에서 살다가 탈주닌자극 찍고 학교가서 잘 다니다가 눈비추기단 단원이 되었음.

( 오너 - 카가상^^ )
Wood Line

**Wood Line** is a band and a fresh new act for Alibi Records.

## History

Wood Line was discovered by Casper, an A&R representative at American Century Records. He introduced them at the American Century A&R Showcase. Richie Finestra and Julie Silver were both impressed with Wood Line and had them signed to Alibi Records, American Century's subsidiary label. They would go on a three-week tour and write songs for their next album.
Jack Quaid

## Jack Quaid

### Character

Clark Morelle

**Jack Henry Quaid** portrayed Clark Morelle in *Vinyl*.

## Trivia

* Jack Quaid worked again with Max Casella in *Sea Oak*.
* Jack Quaid worked again with P. J. Byrne in *Rampage* and *The Boys*.
* Jack Quaid worked again with Susan Heyward in *The Boys*.

## External Links

* Jack Quaid on Wikipedia
* Jack Quaid on IMDb
Zak Yankovich

**Itzhak "Zak" Yankovich** is a record executive, chief operating officer, head of promotions, co-founder, and partner of American Century Records. Yankovich’s experience and hundred dollar handshakes within the music industry make him an invaluable part of the company.  In Richie Finestra’s shadow, their professional relationship is strained, due to disagreements on how to guide them through the musical landscape of 1973.

In August 1973, he’s faced off with the opportunity to sell American Century to PolyGram with the intention to cash in on an early retirement and make do with financial commitments that he promised his wife and children. However, Richie‘s musical revelation at a New York Dolls concert sabotages their deal and puts a strain between the two.

## Biography

### Early Life

Itzhak Yankovich was born to a Jewish family. Growing up during the 1940s and 1950s he developed a love for rock & roll, blues, and jazz music especially the works of Screamin' Jay Hawkins, Joe Houston, and Elvis Presley. On August 31, 1957, he attended an Elvis concert at Empire Stadium in Vancouver, Canada and got knocked out during a riot while the song Mystery Train was playing. Sometime in the late 50s, he met a woman named Moira whom he married and had two children, Karen and David. By the early 70s, however, he grew to resent his marriage to Moira as she and her children grew to become shallow and materialistic.

### American Century Records

Zak Yankovich met Ritchie Finestra, another rock & roll enthusiast, during the 1960s. In 1964, the two of them as well Skip Fontane, started up their own record company in Manhattan, New York and called it American Century. His position as the chief operating officer as well as head of promotions made him a valuable member of the company. As head of promotions, it was his responsibility to help promote American Century's musical roster through the radio by making deals with disc jockeys throughout the country with drugs and monetary bribes. He even made a deal with Buck Rogers, a highly influential DJ.
David Bowie (music artist)

"Suffragette City" in the *Vinyl* "episode "Cyclone" and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.6*

**David Robert Jones** (January 8, 1947 – January 10, 2016), known professionally as **David Bowie**, was an English musician, singer-songwriter, record producer, actor, and arranger.

His song "The Jean Genie" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "Yesterday Once More"

His song "Suffragette City" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "Cyclone" and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.6*.

## Songs

David Bowie – The Jean Genie (Official Video)Suffragette City (2012 Remaster)
## Trivia

* David Bowie died of liver cancer two days after the release of his final album, *Blackstar,* and a month before the premiere of *Vinyl*. "Cyclone" the sixth episode of the series, is dedicated to Bowie, which is fitting since a fictionalized version of him played by Noah Bean makes an appearance in that episode, and two of his songs "Suffragette City" and "Life on Mars" appear in the same episode. Series creator and friend of the late Bowie Mick Jagger added the dedication after his death in January.
* The song, "All the Young Dudes", by Mott the Hoople was written by Bowie and was featured in the *Vinyl* episode "Pilot".
* Trey Songz's cover of Bowie's song, "Life on Mars", is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "Cyclone".

## External Links

* David Bowie on Wikipedia
* David Bowie (music artist) on IMDb
* David Bowie (music artist) on YouTube
* David Bowie (music artist) on Spotify
Creedence Clearwater Revival

**Creedence Clearwater Revival** were an American rock band.

Their song "Bad Moon Rising" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Yesterday Once More*.

## Song

Creedence Clearwater Revival - Bad Moon Rising (Official Lyric Video)
## Trivia

* Ato Essandoh's cover of their song "Travelin' Band" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *E.A.B.*.

## External Links

* Creedence Clearwater Revival on Wikipedia
* Creedence Clearwater Revival on IMDb
* Creedence Clearwater Revival on YouTube
* Creedence Clearwater Revival on Spotify
Bobby Darin

**Walden Robert Cassotto** (May 14, 1936 – December 20, 1973) professionally known as **Bobby Darin**, was an American musician, songwriter, and actor.

His song "18 Yellow Roses" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *The King and I*.

## External Links

* Bobby Darin on Wikipedia
* Bobby Darin on IMDb
* Bobby Darin on YouTube
* Bobby Darin on Spotify
Kool & the Gang

**Kool & the Gang** is an American R&B/soul/funk band.

Their songs "Funky Stuff" and "Jungle Boogie" are featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Whispered Secrets*.

"Funky Stuff" is also featured in the *Vinyl* episode *The King and I*.

## Songs

Funky StuffJungle Boogie (1973) - Kool and the Gang HQ
## External Links

* Kool & the Gang on Wikipedia
* Kool & the Gang on IMDb
* Kool & the Gang on YouTube
* Kool & the Gang on Spotify
Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)

***Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)*** is the second release of HBO's *Vinyl* soundtrack, released on April 15th, 2016.

## Track Listing

1. Kill the Lights (with Nile Rodgers) - Alex Newell, Jess Glynne & DJ Cassidy
2. Alright Lady (Let's Make A Baby) - Charlie Wilson
3. Back Stabbers - Elvis Costello
4. Life On Mars? - Trey Songz
5. I Dig Your Mind - Iggy Pop
6. No Fun - Charli XCX
7. Strychnine - John Doe
8. Where Are You Now? - Royal Blood
9. Watch Your Step - The Arcs
10. Stay With Me Baby - Chris Cornell
11. I've Been Wrong So Long - Ty Taylor
12. Woman Like You - Nasty Bits
13. Sugar Daddy (Theme from Vinyl) - Sturgill Simpson
14. Venus In Furs - Julian Casablancas
15. Love, I Want You Back - Charlie Wilson
16. Black Coffee - Humble Pie
17. I Wanna Be With You - Nate Ruess

## External Links

* Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1) on Spotify
Neil Bogart

**Neil E. Bogart** (born **Neil Scott Bogatz**) is a record executive and the founder of Casablanca Records, which he started in 1973.

## Biography

### Maury Gold Banquet

At a banquet honoring Maury Gold, Koronet Records head Jackie Jervis roasts the guest of honor, as well as other record executives in attendance. Jervis cracks a joke about how he initially didn't recognize Neil Bogart until he tipped the valet a gram of cocaine, much to Bogart's amusement.

## Trivia

* Casablanca Records became identified with the rise of disco by promoting the careers of acts such as Donna Summer and the Village People (the Casablanca roster also contained rock acts such as Kiss, T. Rex, Fanny, and the Hudson Brothers, but the label became best known for its disco product). Casablanca was also known for tapping into the funk market with the signing of Parliament in 1974.
Veiniacs

**Veiniacs** is a glam rock band and a fresh new act for Alibi Records.

## History

Veiniacs was discovered by Marvin, an A&R representative at American Century Records. He introduced them at the American Century A&R Showcase. Richie Finestra and Julie Silver were both impressed with Veiniacs and had them signed to Alibi Records, American Century's subsidiary label.

## Musical Style

According to Marvin, Veiniacs is described as the love child of Sweet and T. Rex raised by Dr. John. This indicates that the band is a glam rock group with a New Orleans rhythm and blues style.
CBGB

**CBGB** is a New York City music club opened in 1973 by Hilly Kristal in Manhattan's East Village. The club was previously a dive bar.

## History

### Meeting with Nate Druker and Agent Seeley

Richie Finestra meets Assistant U.S. Attorney Nate Druker and Agent Seeley at the seedy dive bar to discuss the terms of his deal. Richie is dismayed to learn that informing on Corrado Galasso comes with no offer of protection.

### Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers.

Rcihie Finestra again meets with Agent Seeley at the biker bar but only offers a benign tip that both Corrado Galasso and Tony Del Greco were wearing the same raincoat. After a disappointed Seeley leaves, the bartender, Hilly Kristal, tells Richie he's turning the bar into a live music venue. He shows Richie a scrap of paper with the proposed name: CBGB OMFUG -- Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music For Uplifting Gormandizers.

## Trivia

* Its full name of CBGB & OMFUG stands for "Country, Bluegrass, Blues and Other Music for Uplifting Gormandizers." Although a gormandizer is usually a ravenous eater of food, what Hilly Kristal meant was "a voracious eater of (…) music."
* Hilly Kristal's original vision for the club was to have country, bluegrass, and blues artists, hence the name CBGB, yet it soon became a famed venue of punk rock and new wave bands like the Ramones, Television, Patti Smith Group, Blondie, and Talking Heads.
타치바나 카오루

## 1. 타치바나 카오루()

【도망쳤다간. 죽여버린다. 죽일 것이다.】

* 소속 유닛 - Navy
* 동아리 - 귀가부
* 신장 - 157cm
* 체중 - 평균체중-5
* 혈액형 - O형
* 좋아하는 것 - 귀여운 것, 단 것, 비싼 것(남이 사 주는 것 한정)
* 싫어하는 것 - 비싼 것(내가 사는 거), 무서운 것, 과도하게 힘들고 귀찮은 일, 탈주닌자들
* 가족 관계 - 부모님과 누나, 여동생
* 취미 - 뜨개질 등. 여자력 높습니다.
* 가캐 - 찾아보겠다
* 퍼포먼스>보컬>댄스

## 2. 성격

* 다루이...라는 말이 튀어나올 것처럼 생겼지만 일 중독이다. 한시라도 쉬면 불안해한다. 딱히 책임감은 크지 않은데 할것도 없고 일 중독이라 자기가 할 건 다한다. 하지만 공부에는...글쎄?

## 3. 호칭

세키가하라 야스야키 : 리더, 야스야키 선배, 세키가하라 선배, 야키소바 내지는 타코야키, 세키가하라

카미하츠 아야메 : 아야메, 아야...아니 카미하츠, 카미사마, 동지

유즈하라 아키라: 유즈하라
David Crosby

**David Van Cortlandt Crosby** is a musician and singer-songwriter. He found fame as part of the supergroup Crosby, Stills & Nash, who helped popularize the "California sound" of the 1970s.

## Biography

In 1973, David Crosby attended a party in Malibu, California held by Lou Meshejian of Newville Records. Lou boasts to Richie Finestra about potentially getting David, Stephen Stills, Graham Nash, and Neil Young back together. “I hear recycling’s big out here. Easier than making something new,” Richie Finestra snidely retorts.

## Trivia

* David Crosby, along with Graham Nash, provided the backing vocals for Jackson Browne's song “Doctor, My Eyes”.
* That Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young reunion would come to fruition later that year, packing stadiums and arenas throughout the summer of 1974.
Bobby Womack

"What You Gonna Do (When Your Love Is Gone)" in the *Vinyl* episode "Rock and Roll Queen"

**Robert Dwayne Womack** (March 4, 1944 – June 27, 2014) was an American singer, songwriter, musician, and record producer.

His songs "Lookin' for a Love" and "Harry Hippie" are featured in the *Vinyl* episode "The Racket".

His song "What You Gonna Do (When Your Love Is Gone)" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "Rock and Roll Queen".

## Songs

Lookin' For A LoveHarry HippieWhat You Gonna Do (When Your Love Is Gone)
## Trivia

* In the series, Bobby Womack is one the many music acts on the American Century Records' roster.
* Elvis Costello's cover of Bobby Womack's song "Point of No Return" is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.9*.

## External Links

* Bobby Womack on Wikipedia
* Bobby Womack on IMDb
* Bobby Womack on YouTube
* Bobby Womack on Spotify
Sister Mary Melissa

**Sister Mary Melissa** is a gospel singer.

## Biography

Mary Melissa, a devout Catholic nun, ventured into the world of music under the stage name "Sister Mary Melissa" and signed a deal with American Century as a gospel singer. Her music resonated deeply with audiences, making her one of the label's most commercially successful artists. Her album, titled *His Heavenly Hands*, achieved remarkable sales, surpassing three million copies sold.

When the label executives discussed recording a Christmas album, Sister Mary Melissa was initially considered as a potential artist. However, they ultimately decided against it, fearing that her strong religious themes might not appeal to a broader audience.

After learning about her last album's outstanding success. Richie Finestra, intrigued by the impressive sales figures, saw an opportunity and urged the team to get her back in the studio. Playfully calling the potential follow-up album "His Heavenly Cuticles".
Andrew W.K.

### Contribution

"I Love the Dead" in the *Vinyl* episode *Whispered Secrets* and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.3*

**Andrew Fetterly Wilkes-Krier**, known professionally as **Andrew W.K.**, is an American singer. He performed the singing voice of Alice Cooper in the *Vinyl* episode *Whispered Secrets*.

His cover of "I Love the Dead" by Alice Cooper is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Whispered Secrets* and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.3*.

## Song

Andrew WK - I Love The Dead (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Original Series) -Official Audio-
## External Links

* Andrew W.K. on Wikipedia
* Andrew W.K. on IMDb
* Andrew W.K. on YouTube
* Andrew W.K. on Spotify
Andy Warhol

**Andy Warhol** (born **Andrew Warhola)** is an artist and leading figure in the visual art movement known as pop art. He also managed and produced the Velvet Underground. He is an old friend of both Ingrid Superstar and Devon Finestra, both former Warhol superstars.

## Biography

Andy Warhol is in attendance at a Velvet Underground concert in the 1960s at the Factory. It is there where Richie Finestra meets Devon during a double date and he wants her to be introduced to the famed artist.

To raise money for a fundraiser, Devon Finestra takes Andy's portrait of her to the Factory and asks him to sign it. While Devon sits for a screen test, Andy coaxes the truth out of her. Seeing how much the request pains her, Andy agrees to sign it and sweetly jokes that he could also sign her dress -- people will buy anything with his signature on it. When Devon presents the portrait to the fundraising group she's devastated when only Allison, her fundraising partner, recognizes her as its subject.

Richie and Ernst head to Max's Kansas City in search of Devon. When Andy and his entourage arrive, Richie accuses Andy of hiding Devon from him. He shoves Andy to the ground, and the bouncer tosses Richie into the street.

## Trivia

* Using both avant-garde and highly commercial sensibilities, Andy Warhol's work explored the relationship between artistic expression, celebrity culture, and advertisement that flourished by the 1960s.
* Coincidentally, Andy Warhol directed a film called *Vinyl*; despite this, the film has nothing in common with the HBO series of the same name because it is about art rather than music in New York City.

## References

1. ↑ Yesterday Once More
2. ↑ Whispered Secrets
3. ↑ Cyclone
David Johansen (music artist)

## David Johansen

### Contribution

"Stranded in the Jungle" and "Personality Crisis" in the *Vinyl* episode *Pilot*

**David Roger Johansen** is an American singer-songwriter.

His songs "Stranded in the Jungle" and "Personality Crisis" are featured in the soundtrack *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1*, the latter song is featured in the first trailer for the series. Both songs appear in the *Vinyl* episode *Pilot*.

## Songs

David Johansen - Stranded In The Jungle (VINYL- Music From The HBO Original Series) -Official Audio-David Johansen - Personality Crisis (Official Video)
## Trivia

* David Johansen was a member of the seminal proto-punk band the New York Dolls. A fictionalized version of the group (as well as Johansen himself played by Christian Peslak) makes an appearance in both the first and final episode of the series.
* "Stranded in the Jungle" and "Personality Crisis" are both New York Dolls songs, the latter David Johansen co-wrote with Johnny Thunders. Johansen re-recorded both songs exclusively for the series.

## External Links

* David Johansen on Wikipedia
* David Johansen (music artist) on IMDb
* David Johansen (music artist) on Spotify
* David Johansen (music artist) on Spotify
Buddy Holly (music artist)

**Charles Hardin Holley** (September 7, 1936 – February 3, 1959), known as **Buddy Holly**, was an American singer and songwriter who was a central and pioneering figure of mid-1950s rock and roll.

His song "Rave On" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Cyclone*.

## Trivia

* A fictionalized version of Buddy Holly appears in the episode *Cyclone* and is portrayed by Philip Radiotes.

## External Links

* Buddy Holly on Wikipedia
* Buddy Holly (music artist) on IMDb
* Buddy Holly (music artist) on Spotify
Max's Kansas City

**Max's Kansas City** is a nightclub and restaurant at 213 Park Avenue South in New York City.

## Trivia

* Max's Kansas City was a favorite hangout of Andy Warhol and his entourage, who dominated the back room.
* The Velvet Underground played there regularly, including their last shows with Lou Reed before he quit the band, in the summer of 1970.
* It was a home base for the glam rock scene, which included Lou Reed, David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Alice Cooper, New York Dolls, Marc Bolan, and the Magic Tramps.
* While her band did not play there until the second incarnation of the club, Patti Smith and her boyfriend, artist Robert Mapplethorpe, visited Max's almost nightly from 1969 through the early 1970s, before it began booking punk rock bands. Smith and guitarist Lenny Kaye also performed there as a duo on New Year's Day 1974, opening for Phil Ochs.
* Many bands made early appearances there. Bruce Springsteen played a solo acoustic set in the summer of 1972. He also played sets at the club on November 6, 7, and 8, 1973. It was the site of Aerosmith's first New York City gig. Columbia Records president Clive Davis later signed Aerosmith to his record label there. Bob Marley & the Wailers opened for Springsteen at Max's, commencing Marley's career on the international circuit.
* Iggy and the Stooges performed a string of shows in July/August 1973. Big Star performed two shows in December 1973. Tim Buckley, Tom Waits, Bonnie Raitt, Odetta, Eddie Mottau, Dave Van Ronk, John Herald, Garland Jeffreys, Sylvia Tyson, Emmylou Harris, Gram Parsons, Elliott Murphy, and Country Joe McDonald were some of the musicians that also played there.

## Behind the Scenes

* Max's Kansas City was recreated on 19th St and Broadway, right around the corner from where the original once stood.
Kaleo

### Contribution

"No Good" is in the official trailer for *Vinyl*, in the album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1*, the episode *Cyclone*, and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.6*

**Kaleo** (stylized as **KALEO**) is an Icelandic blues rock band.

Their song "No Good" is featured in the official trailer for *Vinyl*, is featured in the album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1,* the episode *Cyclone*, and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.6.*

## Song

KALEO - No Good (Live at United Record Pressing)
## External Links

* Kaleo on Wikipedia
* Kaleo on IMDb
* Kaleo on YouTube
* Kaleo on Spotify
José Feliciano

**José Monserrate Feliciano García**, better known simply as **José Feliciano**, is a guitarist and singer-songwriter. He was born blind.

## Biography

### American Century Records

In the 1960s, José Feliciano was discovered by Julie Silver and had him signed with American Century Records. From then on received widespread popularity in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album *Feliciano!* came out.

### Alibi Records

On the night following the Nasty Bits successful performance opening for the New York Dolls, José Feliciano attends American Century Records' launch party for the new sublabel, Alibi Records. He stands alongside Julian Silver during Richie Finestra's speech and participates in destroying ACR's offices, in the spirit of the new sublabel.

## Trivia

* MPL Communications executive Nancy Jeffries, who began her career in the ’70s and held A&R jobs at RCA and A&M, liked how Puerto Rican pop singer Jose Feliciano is used as a symbol of how out of step American Century is with the times. “When I was at RCA, the label had Jose and they were still talking about him in A&R meetings, while the rest of the world was going crazy.”

## References

1. ↑ Industry Vets on How HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Depicts the Business: ‘The Characters Are Dead On’ – Billboard
The Jackson 5

**The Jackson 5** (later known as **the Jacksons**) are an American pop band composed of members of the Jackson family.

Their song "ABC" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Yesterday Once More*.

Their song "Hum Along and Dance" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Alibi*.

## External Links

* The Jackson 5 on Wikipedia
* The Jackson 5 on IMDb
* The Jackson 5 on YouTube
* The Jackson 5 on Spotify
John Lee Hooker

**John Lee Hooker** (August 22, 1912, or 1917 – June 21, 2001) was an American blues singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He rose to prominence performing an electric guitar-style adaptation of Delta blues. Hooker often incorporated other elements, including talking blues and early North Mississippi hill country blues. He developed his own driving-rhythm boogie style, distinct from the 1930s–1940s piano-derived boogie-woogie.

His song "One Way Ticket" is featured in the episode *E.A.B.*.

## External Links

* John Lee Hooker on Wikipedia
* John Lee Hooker on IMDb
* John Lee Hooker on YouTube
* John Lee Hooker on Spotify
Tony Bennett (music artist)

**Anthony Dominick Benedetto** (August 3, 1926 – July 21, 2023), known professionally as **Tony Bennett**, was an American jazz and traditional pop singer.

His song "Boulevard of Broken Dreams" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Alibi*.

## Trivia

* A fictionalized version of Tony Bennett appears in the episode *Alibi* and is portrayed by Morgan Nichols.

## External Links

* Tony Bennett on Wikipedia
* Tony Bennett (music artist) on IMDb
* Tony Bennett (music artist) on YouTube
* Tony Bennett (music artist) on Spotify
Neil Young

**Neil Percival Young** is a singer, songwriter, and part-time member of Crosby, Stills, & Nash.

## Biography

In 1973, Neil Young attended a party in Malibu, California held by Lou Meshejian of Newville Records. At the party, Lou called to Neil to let him know he'll talk to him in a moment. Lou then boasts to Richie Finestra about potentially getting Neil, David Crosby, Stephen Stills, and Graham Nash back together. “I hear recycling’s big out here. Easier than making something new,” Richie Finestra snidely retorts.

## Trivia

* That Crosby, Stills, Nash, & Young reunion would come to fruition later that year, packing stadiums and arenas throughout the summer of 1974.
Iggy Pop

**James Newell Osterberg Jr.**, known professionally as **Iggy Pop**, is an American musician, singer, and songwriter.

His cover of "I Dig Your Mind" by the Nervous Breakdowns is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *He in Racist Fire* and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.5.*

## Song

Iggy Pop - I Dig Your Mind (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Original Series) -Official Audio-
## Trivia

* Iggy Pop was the vocalist and lyricist of the Stooges.

## External Links

* Iggy Pop on Wikipedia
* Iggy Pop on IMDb
* Iggy Pop on YouTube
* Iggy Pop on Spotify
John Lennon

**John Winston Ono Lennon** (born **John Winston Lennon**) is a singer-songwriter and co-founder of the Beatles.

## Biography

Following the breakup of the Beatles, John Lennon moved to New York City with his wife Yoko Ono and continued his music career as a solo artist.

When Lennon and his wife separated in 1973, he began a relationship with his personal assistant and production coordinator May Pang whom Yoko insisted he have an affair with.

They traveled together to Max's Kansas City one night to listen to Bob Marley and the Wailers and Bruce Springsteen perform. While sitting at a table he is disrupted by photographer Billy McVicarattempting to take a photo of the former Beatle and his new girlfriend. Not wanting to be bothered Lennon tells him to “piss off”. After meeting with Billy, Devon Finestra decided to impress him with her ability to charm Lennon into giving up his photograph. She persuaded Lennon to one photograph only, but instead, she hands the camera to him to take a photo of both of her and Ingrid Superstar. Amused by this he takes the photo as well as a few others including one of himself while exchanging playful banter. May asks if they would like to join them at their table but Devon politely declines.

## Trivia

* John Lennon, along with his wife Yoko Ono, were referenced in the Nasty Bits song "Rotten Apple".

## Gallery

John LennonJohn Lennon with Ingrid Superstar and Devon FinestraLeslie Kujo as Bob Marley and Stephen Sullivan as John Lennon
The Stooges

**The Stooges**, also known as **Iggy and the Stooges**, are an American rock band. Although they sold few records in their original incarnation, and often performed for indifferent or hostile audiences, the Stooges are widely regarded as instrumental in the development of punk rock.

Their song "I Wanna Be Your Dog" is featured in the second trailer for *Vinyl*.

Their songs "Raw Power" and "No Fun" are featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Cyclone*.

Their song "Gimme Danger" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Alibi*.

## Songs

I Wanna Be Your DogThe Stooges- Raw PowerNo FunThe Stooges - Gimme Danger
## Trivia

* Iggy Pop is the lead singer of the Stooges.
* Charli XCX's cover of their song, "No Fun", is featured in the soundtrack *Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)*.
* Although not seen, a fictionalized version of the Stooges is heard performing inside Max's Kansas City in the episode *Cyclone*.

## External Links

* The Stooges on Wikipedia
* The Stooges on IMDb
* The Stooges on Spotify
Tunde Adebimpe

### Contribution

"Looking Glass" in the *Vinyl* episode *Cyclone* and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.6*

**Babatunde Omoroga "Tunde" Adebimpe** is an American singer-songwriter and musician.

His cover of Looking Glass' song "Brandy (You're a Fine Girl)" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Cyclone* and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.6*.

## Song

Tunde Adebimpe - Brandy (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Original Series) -Official Audio-
## Trivia

* Tunde Adebimpe is best known as the lead singer of the Brooklyn-based band TV on the Radio.

## External Links

* Tunde Adebimpe on Wikipedia
* Tunde Adebimpe on IMDb
* Tunde Adebimpe on Spotify
Nile Rodgers

### Contribution

"Kill the Lights" in the *Vinyl* episode *Rock and Roll Queen*, in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.9*, and in the album *Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)*

**Nile Gregory Rodgers Jr.** is an American musician, record producer and composer.

His collaboration with Alex Newell and DJ Cassidy, "Kill the Lights", is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Rock and Roll Queen*, is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.9* and is featured in the album *Vinyl: The Essentials (Best of Season 1)*.

He was interviewed in the *1973: Shaping the Culture* episodes *Gotham at Street Level*, *Style of '73*, *CBGB*, and *Payola*.

## Song

Alex Newell & DJ Cassidy with Nile Rodgers - Kill The Lights (Official Video)
## Trivia

* Nile Rodgers is the co-founder and guitarist of Chic.

## External Links

* Nile Rodgers on Wikipedia
* Nile Rodgers on IMDb
* Nile Rodgers on YouTube
* Nile Rodgers on Spotify
England Dan

**Danny Wayland "England Dan" Seals** is a musician and one half of the soft rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.

## Biography

In 1973, at Electric Lady Studios, England Dan and John Ford Coley find themselves in the midst of a rerecording session for their duo's hit track "Simone." However, their progress is abruptly halted when the sound mixer intervenes, noticing that Dan is once again too close to the microphone, a habit he has struggled with before. Despite the setback, Dan, although disappointed, agrees to maintain a proper distance from the microphone and they proceed to perform the song once more.
Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five

**Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five** was an American rhythm and blues and jazz dance band founded by Louis Jordan in 1938.

Their song, "Reet, Petite, and Gone" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Alibi*.

## Trivia

* Richie Finestra cites Louis Jordan as one of his earliest influences.

## External Links

* Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five on Wikipedia
* Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five on IMDb
* Louis Jordan & His Tympany Five on Spotify
Jackson Browne (music artist)

## Jackson Browne

### Contribution

"Doctor My Eyes" in the *Vinyl* episode *The King and I* and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.7*.

**Clyde Jackson Browne** is an American rock musician, singer, songwriter, and political activist. He is known for his introspective and poetic songwriting.

His song "Doctor My Eyes" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *The King and I* and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.7.*

## Song

Jackson Browne - Doctor My Eyes (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Original Series) -Official Audio-
## Trivia

* A fictionalized version of Jackson Browne appears in the episode *The King and I* and is portrayed by Dylan Nowik.

## External Links

* Jackson Browne on Wikipedia
* Jackson Browne (music artist) on IMDb
* Jackson Browne (music artist) on YouTube
* Jackson Browne (music artist) on Spotify
Thin Lizzy

**Thin Lizzy** is an Irish hard rock band.

Their song "The Rocker" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Whispered Secrets*.

## Trivia

* In the series, Thin Lizzy is one of the many music acts on the American Century Records roster.

## External Links

* Thin Lizzy on Wikipedia
* Thin Lizzy on IMDb
* Thin Lizzy on YouTube
* Thin Lizzy on Spotify
Tito Puente

**Ernesto Antonio "Tito" Puente** is a Latin jazz musician, songwriter and record producer. He is best known for dance-oriented mambo and Latin jazz compositions.

## Biography

### Maury Gold Banquet

In 1973 Tito Puente appears as part of the live entertainment at the banquet honoring record executive Maury Gold performing "Picadillo" and other compositions.
John Ford Coley

**John Edward "John Ford" Coley** is a musician and one half of the soft rock duo England Dan & John Ford Coley.

## Biography

In 1973, at Electric Lady Studios, John Ford Coley and England Dan find themselves in the midst of a rerecording session for their duo's hit track "Simone." However, their progress is abruptly halted when the sound mixer intervenes, noticing that Dan is once again too close to the microphone. Despite the setback, Dan, although disappointed, agrees to maintain a proper distance from the microphone and they proceed to perform the song once more.
Royal Blood

### Contribution

"Where Are You Now?" in the *Vinyl* episode *E.A.B.* and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.8*

**Royal Blood** are an English rock duo.

Their song "Where Are You Now?" is featured in the episode *E.A.B.* and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.8*.

## Song

Royal Blood - Where Are You Now? (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Original Series) -Official Audio-
## External Links

* Royal Blood on Wikipedia
* Royal Blood on IMDb
* Royal Blood on YouTube
* Royal Blood on Spotify
Chuck Berry

**Charles Edward Anderson Berry** (October 18, 1926 – March 18, 2017) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist who pioneered rock and roll. Nicknamed the "Father of Rock and Roll", he refined and developed rhythm and blues into the major elements that made rock and roll distinctive.

His song "Rock and Roll Music" is featured in the Vinyl episode "Pilot".

## Trivia

* Ato Essandoh's cover of his song "Maybellene" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "E.A.B.".

## External Links

* Chuck Berry on Wikipedia
* Chuck Berry on IMDb
* Chuck Berry on YouTube
* Chuck Berry on Spotify
Pink Fairies (music group)

**Pink Fairies** were an English rock band initially active in the London underground and psychedelic scene of the early 1970s.

Their song "Do It" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *The King and I*.

## Trivia

* A fictionalized version of the Pink Fairies appears in the episode *The King and I*.

## External Links

* Pink Fairies on Wikipedia
* Pink Fairies (music group) on Spotify
Pink Fairies

**Pink Fairies** are a proto-punk rock band initially active in the London (Ladbroke Grove) underground and psychedelic scene of the early 1970s.

## Members

* Twink (lead singer)
* Paul Rudolph (guitarist)
* Duncan Sanderson (bass guitar)
* Russell Hunter (drums)

## Trivia

* The Pink Fairies promoted free music, drug use, and anarchy, and often performed impromptu gigs and other stunts, such as playing for nothing outside the gates at the Bath and Isle of Wight pop festivals in 1970, as well as appearing at Phun City, the first Glastonbury and many other free festivals including Windsor and Trentishoe.
Jeff Starship

**Jeffrey Ross Hyman**, known professionally as **Jeff Starship** and later **Joey Ramone**, is the lead vocalist and a founding member of Sniper.

## Trivia

* A year after the events of the series, Jeff Starship would leave Sniper, changed his stage name to Joey Ramone, and became the lead singer and a founding member of the Ramones along with Johnny Ramone and Dee Dee Ramone.
Chris Cornell

**Christopher John Cornell** (July 20, 1964 – May 18, 2017) was an American singer and musician.

His cover of Lorraine Ellison's song "Stay With Me Baby" is featured in the *Vinyl* episode "Rock and Roll Queen".

## Trivia

* Chris Cornell was best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and primary lyricist for the rock bands Soundgarden and Audioslave.

## External Links

* Chris Cornell on Wikipedia
* Chris Cornell on IMDb
* Chris Cornell on YouTube
* Chris Cornell on Spotify
Julian Casablancas

### Contribution

"Venus in Furs" and "Run Run Run" in the *Vinyl* episode *Yesterday Once More*, and the latter song is in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.2*
"White Light/White Heat" in the *Vinyl* episode *He in Racist Fire* and in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.5*

**Julian Fernando Casablancas** is an American singer, musician and songwriter. He provided the singing voice of Lou Reed in *Vinyl*.

His covers of "Venus in Furs" and "Run Run Run" by the Velvet Underground are featured in the *Vinyl* episode *Yesterday Once More*, and the latter song is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.2*.

His cover of "White Light/White Heat" by the Velvet Underground is featured in the *Vinyl* episode *He in Racist Fire* and is featured in the EP album *Vinyl: Music from the HBO Original Series - Vol. 1.5*.

## Songs

Julian Casablancas - Venus In Furs (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Original Series) -Official Audio-Julian Casablancas - Run Run Run (VINYL- Music From The HBO® Series) -Official Audio-Julian Casablancas - White Light White Heat (Rock n Roll Animal Live Era Version) -Official Audio-
## Trivia

* Julian Casablancas is the lead vocalist and primary songwriter of the Strokes.

## External Links

* Julian Casablancas on Wikipedia
* Julian Casablancas on IMDb
* Julian Casablancas on YouTube
* Julian Casablancas on Spotify
DJ Kool Herc

**Clive Campbell**, better known by his stage name **DJ Kool Herc**, is a Jamaican American DJ from the Bronx.

## Trivia

* DJ Kool Herc is credited for originating hip-hop music in the early 1970s in the Bronx, New York City. His playing of hard funk records of the sort typified by James Brown was an alternative both to the violent gang culture of the Bronx and to the nascent popularity of disco in the 1970s. Campbell began to isolate the instrumental portion of the record, which emphasized the drumbeat—the "break"—and switch from one break to another. Campbell's announcements and exhortations to dancers helped lead to the syncopated, rhythmically spoken accompaniment now known as rapping.

## Behind the Scenes

* In 2016, the real-life Clive Campbell filed a lawsuit against HBO over the use of his identity, name, and voice in the show. Campbell claimed that his portrayal was a violation of a New York civil rights law guarding against likeness misappropriation as well as his common law trademark rights.
	+ The trademark claim raises a different issue, and probably a strong defense there too, but putting that aside, the most revealing aspect of DJ Kool Herc’s lawsuit may be the lengths that producers were willing to go to either engender goodwill or avoid nuisance from ‘70s musicians who would be presented in *Vinyl*. According to the complaint, DJ Kool Herc was presented with a $10,000 offer and consulting contract before the show aired to waive all rights. Whether or not this was a smart move can be debated. In this instance, it appears to have alerted the plaintiff to potential claims. DJ Kool Herc obviously felt he deserved more.

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 HBO’s ‘Vinyl’ Prompts Lawsuit from Hip-Hop Pioneer DJ Kool Herc – The Hollywood Reporter