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EP 33: The Extraordinary Life of Michael Alago - The Man Who Signed Metallica


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Michael Alago tells his incredible story as a gay Puerto Rican kid who grew up to be one of music's most legendary A&R men. He's the guy who discovered Metallica and went on to work with the Misfits, Cyndi Lauper, Nina Simone and John Lydon. Michael Alago was interviewed by Martin Atkins live at last year's indie101 music conference (online).

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