| VIP Music Industry Judges |
The following judges are specifically selected for their background in the music industry, as well as what areas they represent which include (but, not limited to): Record Labels, Music Publishing, Management, PR Firms, Distributors, Music Producers & Directors, Recording Studios, Engineers, A&R Teams, Production Companies, Music Attorney's and etc.
|
 |
| Howie Rosen |
|
Howie Rosen began his career in 1970 with stints at Bell Records and Elektra getting his feet wet with The Partridge Family, Barry Manilow, Mountain, the Doors, Carly Simon and Harry Chapin. From there Howard became Sr. VP of Promotion at Casablanca Records in 1977, breaking such acts as Donna Summer, KISS, The Village People and Parliament. In 1980, Howie became president of Bearsville Records and was instrumental in the success of Todd Rundgren, Utopia and Foghat. After Bearsville, Howie became Sr. VP of Promotion at Warner/Reprise working with many artists who are still relevant today: Prince, Van Halen, Fleetwood Mac, Madonna, Rod Stuart, Doobie Brothers and Frank Sinatra. In 1984, he was recruited by Motown Records and made VP of Promotion and Marketing, working with such artists as Lionel Ritchie, Smokey Robinson and the Temptations. This was followed by some time at A&M where Howie was Director of Special Projects. In 1985, Howie decided it was time to start his own companies: Howard Rosen Promotion, Inc. and Take Out Management. Here, Howie has applied his years of label experience to make a successful full service Independent Radio Promotion Company that is still going strong over 20 years later.
|
 |
| Michael "Luckee" Langran |
|
Michael "Luckee" Langran, Owner & Operator of TBR Studios, "Luckee" is a Pro Musician (Guitar, Synth & Vocals) in the greater Houston area. TBR Studios is a local recording Studio and Band Rehearsal room for local musicians on the far North side of Houston (Cut & Shoot, TX). The studio also serves as the National Headquarters for "The Battle for America": A National Battle of the Bands Event. The Battle for America has grown so quickly in popularity it has virtually become a full time affair precluding much of the studios normal recording activity. This has put Luckee at the forefront as Managing Director of the national event which currently supports 20+ event coordinators across the country. The primary function of the Battle for America is to support Indie Artists in the furtherance of their careers, in any way possible, in the search for America's next truly great Indie Artist/Band.
|
We are currently adding additional professional music industry judges to this page. Please check back shortly for all of the new additions!
|
|