Never Belonging: Jimmy Iovine's Ego-Proof Success Formula

Resources

Resources & Recommendations

Books

• "A Very Special Christmas" - This album was produced by Jimmy Iovine and was a charity project for the Special Olympics, featuring various artists performing Christmas songs.

Videos & Documentaries

• Martin Scorsese documentary - Jimmy Iovine watched this documentary and felt a strong personal connection to the story, relating it to his own upbringing in a tough neighborhood.
• "More Than a Game" - A movie produced by Jimmy Iovine about LeBron James.

People Mentioned

• John Lennon - A legendary musician and member of The Beatles, whom Jimmy Iovine worked with early in his career.
• Steve Jobs - Co-founder of Apple, described as understanding both overall and popular culture, and an inspiration for Jimmy Iovine's work in tech.
• Akio Morita - Co-founder of Sony, mentioned as a visionary who combined tech with popular culture, similar to Steve Jobs.
• Dr. Dre - Renowned music producer and rapper, co-founder of Beats with Jimmy Iovine.
• LeBron James - Professional basketball player, involved in the early marketing of Beats headphones.
• Maverick Carter - Business partner of LeBron James, instrumental in getting Beats headphones to the Olympic team.
• Roger Linn - Inventor of the LinnDrum drum machine, first encountered by Jimmy Iovine as a session guitarist.
• Bruce Springsteen - Iconic musician and songwriter, whose work ethic and integrity deeply influenced Jimmy Iovine.
• Jeff Lynne - Musician and producer known for his work with Electric Light Orchestra, whom Jimmy Iovine mixed tracks for.
• David Geffen - Music and film executive, who advised Jimmy Iovine not to let his job define him.
• Max Nikias (President of USC) - Instrumental in establishing the Iovine and Young Academy at USC.
• Erica Muhl (Dean of Roski School) - Collaborated with Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre to develop the Iovine and Young Academy curriculum.
• Lucian Grainge - Chairman and CEO of Universal Music Group, mentioned in the context of his progressive approach to customer relationships.
• David Ellison - Founder of Skydance Media, mentioned for his interesting take on the entertainment industry.

Organizations & Institutions

• USC (University of Southern California) - The institution where Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre founded the Iovine and Young Academy.
• Special Olympics - The charity that benefited from the "A Very Special Christmas" album produced by Jimmy Iovine.

Courses & Educational Resources

• Iovine Young Academy - An interdisciplinary school founded by Jimmy Iovine and Dr. Dre at USC, focused on collaborative innovation across technology, design, and the arts.

Websites & Online Resources

• Netflix - Streaming service discussed as an example of a company that gained immense value by acquiring content and distribution.
• Spotify - Music streaming service, highlighted for its significant market value despite owning no content.
• Musically (now TikTok) - A social app mentioned for its innovative approach to combining music and social interaction.

Other Resources

• LinnDrum - The first drum machine, invented by Roger Linn, which utilized drum sounds from Tom Petty's "Damn the Torpedoes."
• SSL (Solid State Logic) console - A type of mixing console that represented a significant technological shift in audio production, leading Jimmy Iovine to briefly consider quitting producing.