Mick's Michael McDonald

What was the first concert you ever attended?

The Clash, Aragon Ballroom in Chicago, 1982. To this day, my favorite band.

You can go back in time and see any concert. Whom would you see and when?

Nirvana circa 1990, in Seattle.

What’s the single biggest change in a manager’s responsibilities since you started in the biz?

All things social media. Managing not just the digital presence but its direct and indirect impact on artists’ mental health.

Name a manager not in your company whom you admire.

I can’t overstate how much I learned from working with Coran Capshaw in my twenties. An incredible negotiator. My career mentor and friend. And John Silva. I respect his roster and his integrity.