The MGMT Company's Marc Pollack

What was the first concert you ever attended?

KISS at Madison Square Garden, Dec. 14, 1977. My mom and dad took the three kids to the show. We were 11, 9 and 7. My youngest sister got hit with a sparkler thrown from the upper deck, and mom and sis freaked out. My dad knew how much the show meant to me and stayed with me for a few more songs before we had to leave.

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

David Bowie, July 3, 1973, Hammersmith Odeon, when he “retired” Ziggy Stardust.

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

The amount of work a manager is required to do for less money.

Name a manager not in your company whom you admire.

Jeff Kwatinetz. His passion for something he believes in is unmatched.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received?

“When my Mercedes breaks down, I take it to a Mercedes specialist to get it fixed. Marc, you are breaking down, and I need to get you fixed.” —Dennis Lavinthal, 24 years ago, strongly suggesting that I go to rehab. I’m still sober today.