“A must-read for anyone inspired by the power and magic of Rock'N'Roll music."

-Tom Whalley, former head of A&R at Capitol Records and President of Warner Bros Records

  • "As the producer of some of Cheap Trick's biggest albums, Including Dream Police and Heaven Tonight, Tom helped take our songs from black-and-white to dazzling full color, just as he has with so many other bands over the years. now he gives us a peek behind the curtain at how some of the greatest albums in rock and metal were made."

    Bun E Carlos, Cheap Trick

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MEET TOM

Tom Werman is a former record-industry executive and producer who worked with some of the biggest names in rock and metal during the 1970s and 80s. Shortly after joining Epic Records in 1970, he brought REO Speedwagon and Boston to the label, then discovered, signed, and produced Ted Nugent, Cheap Trick, and Molly Hatchet, among others. In the 1980s and 90s, as an independent producer, he worked with acts including Blue Öyster Cult, Mötley Crüe, Poison, LA Guns, Twisted Sister, Stryper, and Lita Ford. Following his retirement from the music industry, he owned and operated Stonover Farm, a luxury bed-and-breakfast in Lenox, Massachusetts. His productions have sold more than fifty million albums.