A legend in the rock promotion world has died. Barry Fey put Denver on the map promoting acts that included The Greatful Dead, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, U2, The Stones, Bruce Springsteen and countless others.
He helped save the Denver Symphony that transformed to become the successful Colorado Symphony orchestra.
He wrote a book in 2011 titled Backstage Past, his memoir of his career and of his personal life struggles. It seems to be a very honest read, I didn't personally know him. We did promote some of the same acts. He admits to being a less than perfect human in the very fast moving world of live entertainment. That's why I have recommended the book for those getting into the field. His stories take you right there at moments both mundane and the very important. It's a window on the world pre-mega giants Live Nation/ Ticketmaster and AEG. I reread the book over the weekend and when I opened it found the spine was broken. It's a little like the rock world without the individual greats, who were the entrepreneurs who made the industry what it was, before the huge multinationals took the lead .
RIP Barry Fey.
