KMHK: The Classic Rock Station » European http://kmhk.com Classic Rock That Really Rocks Sat, 18 May 2013 19:47:45 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Metallica's 'Master of Finance' Explains Band's Rush to Play European Markets http://kmhk.com/metallicas-master-of-finance-explains-bands-rush-to-play-european-markets/ http://kmhk.com/metallicas-master-of-finance-explains-bands-rush-to-play-european-markets/#comments Sat, 10 Dec 2011 08:00:45 +0000 Jeff Giles http://ultimateclassicrock.com/?p=37009 Everyone knows about the constantly fluctuating exchange rates between the American dollar and foreign currency, but most people don’t give any thought to how it might impact rockers’ touring plans.

Cliff Burnstein, manager of Metallica, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and other big-name bands, is an exception — and his close eye on the financial meltdown in Europe will directly affect the acts that overseas audiences can expect to see over the next few years.

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