BUZZ PERSONIFY: Survival Guide For Bands

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I’m not sure why musicians shudder when they hear the word branding … but they do … so to trick them into acceptance I use the word persona. Musicians love that word! I think it’s an ego thing.

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know they came to rock. When they arrive with outfits louder than life I know I’m going to have a good time!

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you to talk about your persona! Somebody in the band has an

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