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EPISODE · Jan 5, 2026 · 1H 14M

He Had Two Major Record Deals Worth Millions In The 80s! The Reality of The Music Industry | Roy Davis

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Today’s guest is Roy Davis, a music industry veteran with over 40 years of experience. Back in the 1980s, Roy signed two major record deals with his band SHY, contracts worth millions at the height of the era’s excess.In this episode, Roy breaks down what the music industry was really like in the ’80s, how big those deals truly were, why things didn’t work out the way he hoped, and what eventually led to the end of the band.We also dive into Roy’s career behind the scenes, from building a successful rehearsal room business and music venue, to managing artists like Those Damn Crows, who went on to land a number one album.This is a must-watch for anyone interested in the real story behind record deals, roys a funny bugger so lets get into it

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