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Alan Leeds (born January 26, 1947) is an American music executive, tour manager, production manager, writer and archivist best known for his work organizing performances and concert tours for artists such as James Brown, Prince, KISS, Cameo, D'Angelo and Chris Rock.
Funkatopia Live interviews the iconic Alan Leeds that has served in management capacity for a laundry list of artists Cameo, KISS, and many more.
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Alan Leeds was a music industry veteran who introduced Miles Davis to Prince and co-wrote the liner notes for James Brown's Star Time. In this interview, he shares his stories of working with these legends and their unrealized plans to record together.
Cecy speaks to music industry giant, Alan Leeds, about being the first in his family to pursue a career in a Black entertainment scene during a historic time...
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Aug 23, 2021 · I never moved so fast in my life,” recalled Alan Leeds, Prince’s tour manager at the time, in the new book, “Nothing Compares 2 U: An Oral History of Prince,” by Touré (Permuted Press, Aug. 24)....
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Oct 27, 2014 · James Brown's tour manager Alan Leeds speaks on his role in 'Get On Up' the HBO documentary 'Mr. Dynamite' from Alex Gibney & his work w/ Prince + D'Angelo.
Jun 7, 2016 · Alan Leeds, Prince's former tour manager and Paisley Park Records president, shares the full story of how Prince met and worked with jazz legend Miles Davis. He also reveals Prince's views on The Vault, his musical legacy and his impact on culture.
