True north book bernie finkelstein

So after spending some time on a hippie commune in northern ontario, finkelstein formed true north records in 1969. He talks about the book he recently read, the memoir true north by bernie finkelstein. True north by bernie finkelstein 2016, paperback for. Finkelstein, the son of an air force warrant officer. Bernie finkelstein has been a prominent figure in the canadian music industry for nearly five decades. Since its inception, the label has sold more than 40 gold and platinum records and received more than 40. Founder and past owner of true north records, bruce cockburns manager and author of one book true. Now, a couple years after selling his beloved true north. These days, finkelstein is semiretired, having sold true north in 2007. Bernie finkelsteins golden mountain socan words and music. Buy true north reprint by finkelstein, bernie isbn.

The first artist signed to the label in 1969 was bruce cockburn. Znews celebrated the launch of bernie finkelstein s new autobiography entitled true north. In 1969, bernie founded true north records now canadas oldest and longest running indie record label and the finkelstein management company. In 1969, bernie founded true north records now canadas oldest and longestrunning indie record label and the finkelstein management company. The book describes how bernie finkelstein, 50s base brat at the old downsview air force base in toronto, became the bestknown and most successful independent record producer in canada, starting off in 60s yorkville until the time he sold his business true north in the first decade of the 2000s.

Oddly, the book doesnt deal much with his work as a music publisher. One of the alltime greats in canadian music recounts his life and times. True north bernie finkelstein 9780771047930 netgalley. Znews bernie finkelstein, true north book launch youtube. Why kingstonbased musician will hunter says true north by. Whether acting as a producer, record label owner, or manager of great singersongwriters and bands, bernie finkelstein, recipient of the 2006 juno special achievement award, has played a pivotal role in bringing great canadian music to the rest of the world. True north records, founded by bernie finkelstein, is canadas longestrunning independent record label.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. True north records is a canadian independent record label. One of the alltime greats in canadian music recounts his life and times in the business from the 1960s to the present. True north recordsbernie finkelstein media commons.