LEADING OFF:
MOVING THE NEEDLE

Mega-mogul and uber-manager Irving Azoff, who looms magisterially over the Contents page of our latest print issue, is once again leading the way as his artists take a strong stand in favor of common-sense COVID protocols on the road.

The Eagles’ insistence that attendees of their shows be vaccinated (a requirement soon echoed by Dead & Company) has set a new standard for balancing big tours and public health.

Swirv has promised to back up these demands even in the face of state laws banning them. He’s exactly the guy you want in your corner amid such great challenges. He’s also been wise to socially distance from the likes of us.