The release of 'Chinese Democracy' marks a historic moment in rock n' roll.

- Irving Azoff

I can't think of any more powerful moment than when you stand on a stage.

- Irving Azoff

Since the traditional recorded-music business models have drastically changed, there is truly diminished income derived from recorded music by artist…

- Irving Azoff

History shows fans want consolidation; you see it across the web every place. The big players are people like Google, Amazon, eBay, Facebook.

- Irving Azoff

Life at a public company ain't for me. The board pays you what you're worth, then you get reamed for your compensation.

- Irving Azoff

Recorded music is more a marketing tool than a revenue source.

- Irving Azoff

A lot of people refer to power as shooting a loaded gun. When you have to shoot the gun, you've lost the power. Other people's knowledge of your gun …

- Irving Azoff

You can't be an entrepreneur and work in a public company anymore.

- Irving Azoff

It comes down to that ... business tactic: the guy that yells loudest is right.

- Irving Azoff