Hank Bordowitz

Background

About Hank Bordowitz

ENTERTAINMENT & MUSIC INDUSTRY AUTHORITY College Professor ~ Published Author ~ Music Business Strategist • Media Services • Press Kits • Web Content • Editor • Course Development • Public Speaking • Commentator • Guest Lecturer • Broadcast Programming • CAREER HIGHLIGHTS Editor of over a dozen periodicals, including Wizard, The Guide to Comics; Sheet Music; and Interactive Quarterly Web Editor since the late 90s. Author of ten books • Led Zeppelin on Led Zeppelin, Chicago Review Press,(November 2014) • Billy Joel, Life and Times of an Angry Young Man (Second Edition) Hal Leonard Books (April 2011) • Bad Moon Rising: The Unauthorized History Of Creedence Clearwater Revival,(Second Edition) Chicago Review Press (June 2007). • Dirty Little Secrets of the Record Business: Why So Much Music You Hear Sucks, A Cappella Books (Jan, 2007) • Billy Joel: Life and Times of an Angry Young Man, Billboard Books (July 2005) • Turning Points of Rock and Roll, Citadel Books (July, 2004) • Noise of the World, Soft Skull Press (Feb, 2005) • The Bob Marley Reader, Da Capo Books (June 2004) • The U2 Reader Hal Leonard Books (May 2003) • The Bruce Springsteen Scrapbook, Citadel Books (May 2004) • Bad Moon Rising, The Unauthorized History of Creedence Clearwater Revival (October, 1998( Recognized contributor to over a dozen books Lecturer of music and writing at Bergen CC Asst Professor at Western Illinois University Lecturer, Colorado State University, and Ramapo College; classroom and on-line courses. Former recording artist, producer, studio engineer Contractor/consultant for entertainment companies, including: VH-1, CBS Morning Show, Music Choice, FogoLabs Ent, and Sony Music Nationally recognized entertainment industry expert/commentator in print, radio, TV, and documentary film: Appearing on MSG, A&E, NPR, in the film Regeneration and many others. Published in hundreds of pubs, inc. Jazziz, BMI Music World, High Fidelity, Playboy, USA Weekend, and Producer. Specialties: Successful history in the music industry as nationally recognized critic, journalist and strategist. Leads with vision & intuitive analytical skills in accessing industry trends. Skilled and effective educator with adept understanding of the music industry, essential in preparing graduates for successful careers. Led editorial staff of over a dozen periodical - leads and motivates staff - Motto: On Time and Under Budget! Excellent written and verbal communication skills.