In this episode of The Bear Roars, Dan sits down with Chuck Morris, a legendary music promoter, manager, Chairman Emeritus and former President/CEO of AEG Presents Rocky Mountains, and the driving force behind some of the most iconic moments in live music. From booking local bands at The Sink in Boulder to managing the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band for 25 years, Chuck has worked with legends like Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Elton John, U2, and Bruce Springsteen.
Chuck shares incredible stories from his decades in the industry, including:
– Introducing U2 to Red Rocks and how it became one of their most famous performances
– Convincing Bruce Springsteen to play outdoors at Red Rocks—one of his greatest shows
– Flying to Moscow with Phil Anschutz and the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band to bring American music to Russia
– The rise and fall of Caribou Ranch, the legendary recording studio where icons like Elton John and Joe Walsh recorded
– Running AEG Presents Rocky Mountains and shaping the live music scene for decades
– His latest chapter—leading Colorado State University’s Music Business Program to mentor the next generation of industry leaders
From Brooklyn to Boulder, Chuck’s journey is filled with behind-the-scenes stories, historic concerts, and a lifelong passion for discovering artists with undeniable magic.
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