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Bite-the-dust.com: 10 years later

16 year old Becca after my first Ringo Starr concert When I was a teenager, I remember feeling alone because I didn't have anyone to share my interests with. I had friends but we did not have many hobbies in common. I loved music, specifically classic rock. All the kids in my age group were listening to contemporary music: rap and hip hop. Even my own mom was listening to "new music." I distinctly remember her listening to Ja Rule and pop country. (To my mom's credit, she also liked a lot of good music). When I found music I liked I had to absorb every fact about it as soon as I could. I loved learning about the band, hearing all their albums, and just being so into it. It became my religion if you will, my passion, and also what gives me strength. I would have a hard day at school, return home to turn the music on. It stayed on until bed, sometimes after. I'm still that way. Right at this time my grandparents got a computer at their house. It had AOL d...

Jonestarr Records website launch!

Jonestarr Records An up and coming record label dedicated exclusively to modern bands who embody that ROCK & ROLL sound. Independent labels are the future of music because they aren't afraid to recreate the music business plan to work for themselves AND the artists and fans. Indie labels have fewer rights issues and can be more nimble than giant corporations. Independent labels are over 30% of the music industries market share in the U.S. I will have a label that doesn't exploit artists. I am part of the music community and work with people in the music industry. I know where they're coming from, and I understand what they are about. This is an up & coming venture of mine, not official just yet (LLC wise) but I am currently working on it! Check out my website to get familiar with a future Bay Area record label! bite-the-dust.com/jsrecords

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