DiscoverRock And Roll ConfessionalFormer Columbia Records VP of Rock Promotion, Paul Rappaport has a new book that highlights his relationships with artists like, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and more. PART ONE
Former Columbia Records VP of Rock Promotion, Paul Rappaport has a new book that highlights his relationships with artists like, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and more. PART ONE

Former Columbia Records VP of Rock Promotion, Paul Rappaport has a new book that highlights his relationships with artists like, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and more. PART ONE

Update: 2025-07-17
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Original release date: July 17, 2025

If you have ever wondered what it was like to work in the rock and roll business at the highest level, our latest guest will be able to answer many of your questions. 

Paul Rappaport was just a regular guy growing up in Southern California, who enjoyed seeing legendary concerts and even playing guitar in his own band. 

As fate would have it, someone recommended that he apply for a job as a college rep for Columbia Records. He got the job and before long he was using his creativity and love for music to help elevate the careers of Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Bruce Springsteen and even stalwart label mates, like Tony Bennett and Bob Dylan. 

Paul just release is critically acclaimed book, "Gliders over Hollywood - Airships, Airplay and the Art of Rock Promotion". The book is available everywhere including Amazon and your local book stores!

For more information or to see the show notes, visit: www.rockandrollconfessional.rocks

 

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Former Columbia Records VP of Rock Promotion, Paul Rappaport has a new book that highlights his relationships with artists like, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and more. PART ONE

Former Columbia Records VP of Rock Promotion, Paul Rappaport has a new book that highlights his relationships with artists like, Pink Floyd, Rolling Stones, Springsteen and more. PART ONE

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