Miles Copeland III on I.R.S. Records, The Police, And His New Memoir.
In Episode #51, I.R.S. Records founder Miles Copeland III, author of a new memoir Two Steps Forward, One Step Back, regales us with tales of his life in the music business, including his ex-CIA father, his promoter brother Ian, and managing his other brother Stewart's band, The Police, all while playing a pivotal role in the recording careers of The Go-Go's, R.E.M., Squeeze, The Bangles, Wall of Voodoo, Concrete Blonde, Oingo Boingo, and The Cramps. Plus, Record Store Day's Carrie Colliton announces this year's RSD Black Friday. Sponsored by Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, and Tito's Handmade Vodka. Go to RecordStoreDay.com for the latest news and subscribe to our bi-weekly program wherever you get podcasts.