{"id":14800,"date":"2021-03-06T09:40:28","date_gmt":"2021-03-06T09:40:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/skylight.gr\/?p=14800"},"modified":"2021-03-06T09:40:31","modified_gmt":"2021-03-06T09:40:31","slug":"danny-zelisko-recounts-his-career-in-his-new-book-all-exce-occupation-concert-promoter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/skylight.gr\/index.php\/2021\/03\/06\/danny-zelisko-recounts-his-career-in-his-new-book-all-exce-occupation-concert-promoter\/","title":{"rendered":"Danny Zelisko Recounts His Career in His New Book, ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Danny Zelisko Recounts His Career in His New Book,<\/strong>ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter<\/em><\/strong>With hundreds of remarkable photos and astonishing stories, <\/em>Zelisko takes readers \u201cbehind the curtain\u201d  <\/em>
  Philadelphia, March 2021 \u2013 When concert promoter Danny Zelisko says, \u201cI\u2019ve got some stories to tell,\u201d he isn\u2019t kidding. In his remarkable new book, ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter<\/strong>, takes you both backstage and on stage with music\u2019s top stars, recounting his incredible five-decade career in which he has produced over 10,000 concert events throughout the country. \u201cI say that the book took me four years to write, but it\u2019s really 60 years in the making,\u201d Zelisko says. \u201cSince all this stuff actually happened, the story wrote itself. I just had to be there to decipher it, which was the hard part!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with his vivid, insightful and highly entertaining recollections, Zelisko shares an eye-popping array of never-before-seen photos from his personal archives that might have readers thinking he\u2019s a rock \u2018n\u2019 roll Zelig: There\u2019s stories and shots of him with Alice Cooper, Willie Nelson, Roger Waters, Aerosmith, the Grateful Dead, members of Led Zeppelin and The Doors, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Beck, Barbra Streisand, Kris Kristofferson, Chuck Berry, Jon Bon Jovi, Tony Bennett, Muddy Waters, Genesis, Tina Turner, Billy Idol, Bruce Springsteen, U2, Billy Joel, Bob Seger, The Monkees, James Brown, John Prine \u2013 as they say, the list goes on and on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In addition, Zelisko chronicles his lifelong love of sports, his passion for collecting memorabilia and autographs, as well as some of the incredible friendships he formed while in his pre-teens with giants such as Chicago Cubs shortstop\/first baseman Ernie Banks and Chicago Bears stars Brian Piccolo and Gale Sayers (the bond between the latter two was the basis of the beloved film\u00a0Brian\u2019s Song<\/em>). Of Sayers, who recently passed away, Zelisko says, \u201cGale knew how close Brian Piccolo and I were, and was a great comfort to me and my dad at Pic\u2019s wake. I won\u2019t ever forget his kindness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zelisko also talks about his first impressions and situations that followed with concert business legends Bill Graham and Shep Gordon, who went on to be his close friends and mentors throughout his career.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What message does Zelisko hope readers will take away from the book? \u201cAnything\u00a0and<\/em>\u00a0everything is possible,\u201d he says. \u201cI want to inspire people \u2013 whatever they want to do, they can do it. You see a picture of me with Robert Plant or Muhammad Ali, and you might think, how did this guy get there? That\u2019s the story I tell. And it can happen to you, too. You just have to believe in yourself and never quit.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does a starry-eyed Midwestern kid go on to become one of the biggest concert promoters in history? Zelisko details his rise from scrappy beginnings to overseeing iconic stadium shows.\u00a0 \u201cA lot of people have no idea what a concert promoter actually does, so that\u2019s something else I hope people take away from the book,\u201d he says. \u201cThere\u2019s the great times \u2013 hanging out with the stars, the fun, the partying \u2013 but there\u2019s awful times, too. And there\u2019s the work. My team and I are responsible for every aspect of putting on a show. Without the great people who have supported these promotions, day in and out, I could never have done it.\u00a0They<\/em>\u00a0are the stars behind the scenes\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At its heart,\u00a0ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter\u00a0<\/strong>is a tale of friendships. Zelisko\u2019s longtime pal and baseball legend Kirk Gibson wrote the book\u2019s Foreword in which he describes the author as \u201cthe straw that stirs the drink.\u201d \u201cI\u2019m very fortunate to have made such incredible friends,\u201d Zelisko says. \u201cI think a big reason for that is because I\u2019m always very honest with the people I deal with. I can admire them and worship what they do, but I deal with them straight and tell them the truth. I think that\u2019s how you last in the business, and it\u2019s how you maintain relationships.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ALL EXCE$$ Occupation: Concert Promoter is available at\u00a0<\/strong>dzplive.com<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0<\/strong>you can also get it from\u00a0Kindle<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Amazon<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Amazon Print on Demand<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0(for outside US orders)\u00a0all\u00a0shipping included.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what the stars have to say about the book!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Roger Waters\u00a0<\/strong>
I approve of your book.\u00a0 I particularly like the photo of you with the big box of cash after the Pseudo Floyd gig.\u00a0 Though the touching bit is the \u201972 Chicago gig, Pat Leonard stuff.\u00a0 Nice!\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joe Bonamassa<\/strong>
\u201cNever a dull night hanging out with my friend Danny Zelisko and hearing classic music stories of the bands I grew up with. Looking forward to reading his book.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rob Halford<\/strong>
From Chuck Berry to Barbara Streisand to Whitney Houston as well as\u00a0Judas Priest\u00a0<\/strong>\u2013 Danny has worked with them all, And along the way witnessed huge moments not just in music but also our country\u2019s history and culture.\u00a0 This book is one hell of a ride from a guy who\u2019s had one hell of a life.\u00a0 With many moments to make, no doubt!\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

David Ellefson\u00a0<\/strong>
\u201cSo proud of my dear friend and legendary Arizona concert promoter Danny Zelisko as he releases his memoir “All Excess”.\u00a0 Danny has promoted most every\u00a0Megadeth<\/strong>\u00a0show in the area since the “Peace Sells…” tour in 1987. Order a copy now and savor some killer stories of the concert business harkening back to when the independents ruled the roost. I’m proud to be a part of his story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Larry LeBlanc, Celebrity Access:  <\/strong>Zelisko\u2019s most recent project is the 4-year birthing of his 364-page book, \u201cALL EXCE$$ \u2014 Occupation: Concert Promoter,\u201d maybe the best single book ever written about America\u2019s concert business; it\u2019s a damn fun first read, and a fascinating <\/em>second read.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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