Ted Astin Profile Pic
Former Music Man Ted Astin Releases His Book Of Memoirs Unlike Any other
“A GOLDEN PAST -AND- A PLATINUM FUTURE” Is An Industry Insider’s Historic Insights on Black Music, Entertainment and Atlanta’s Emergence as a National Music & Film Mecca
ATLANTA – It was a monumental journey that took a former six-year-old paperboy to
the warehouse of Warner Brothers Records. Teddy Astin eventually became a
supervisor of the mailroom in Atlanta, to the company’s boardroom in Burbank,
California as an award-winning record promotion executive. With an impressive work
ethic and a creative approach to the music industry, he enhanced the record sales of
some of the world’s most popular artists across multiple genres: from Prince, Morris
Day & The Time, Vanity 6, Sheila E, Zapp featuring Roger to Madonna, Quincy Jones,
Miles Davis, Tevin Campbell, James Ingram, Patti Austin, Bob Marley, Sly Stone, Larry
Graham, Donna Summer, Sylvester, Chaka Khan, Ashford & Simpson, George Clinton,
The Funkadelics, Bootsy’s Rubber Band, Rod Stewart, Ice-T, Biz Markie, Big Daddy
Kane, Michael McDonald, Al B. Sure!, Karyn White, George Benson, Earl Klugh, Bob
James, Foreplay, (Featuring, Bob James, Lee Ritenour, Nathan East & Harvey Mason),
Al Jarreau, David Sanborn, The Isley Brothers, Joe Sample, Rose Royce, Frankie
Beverly, Jennifer Holiday, Keith Washington, Atlantic Starr, Jasmine Guy, The Force
M. D. S, Club Nouveau, Tom Tom Club and many others.
Teddy has received over 50 Gold & Platinum albums in recognition of his contributions
to their career success. (Gold [sales over 500,000], Platinum [sales over 1,000,000],
Multi-Platinum [1,000,000 +] Records & Dimond Sales 10,000,000 +) Additionally, each
artist has received nominations and awards from the NAACP Image Awards, BET, MTV,
Soul Train Awards, American Music Awards, Tony Awards, Billboard Music Awards,
Grammys Awards. Some have even been inducted into the esteemed Rhythm and
Blues and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.
the “Promotion Man of the Year, Award / MVP.” Teddy Won This Award,
5-Times. Making The Presentation, W. E. A. & Warner Brothers Department
Heads. Representing W. E. A.: (L-R) Stan Harris. Fran Allberti, George Rossi,
Russ Bach, & Henry Droz; Representing Warner Brothers: Russ Thyret, Oscar
Fields, Teddy Astin, Jacqueline Thomas, Marylou Badeaux,
& Ron Ellison.
A Golden Past -And- A Platinum Future is his newly released memoir. The title
symbolically describes the journey from his milestone music industry achievements,
including WBR’s Promotion Person of the Year, 5-Times & MVP. Recently, Teddy was
inducted into The National Black Radio Hall of Fame (NBRHOF) for the incredible promotions he’s done with radio stations all over the USA, along with countless other
awards and accolades to mention here. However, they are all listed in the book.
Teddy shares the stardust of his exciting two-decade music industry ride with readers,
and includes with an impressive collection of archival photos with artists with whom
he created close bonds and special relationships. A highlight is his account of taking a
young, unknown artist known as Prince on his first promotional tour, and the rest is
history.
Teddy also documents his subsequent entertainment ventures over the years,
including operating one of Atlanta’s top live music clubs in Underground Atlanta,
“Teddy’s Live”. Pioneering new revenue sources for urban radio through Non-
Traditional Revenue (N. T. R.) and his current work as @ TLA Real Estate Consulting,
focusing on preserving home ownership and Generational Wealth in communities.
Teddy recently received The Presidential Volunteer Service Award, From President
Joe Biden. Teddy has long been a champion of his Atlanta hometown, and worked
consistently to create a mutually productive bridge between the city and the music
industry. He was also commissioned by Mayor Maynard Jackson to play a key role in
creating initiatives resulting in Atlanta becoming the Entertainment Mecca for Film &
Music industry as it is today, particularly as a precursor for Tyler Perry’s studios and a
prime location for other prominent filmmakers, Record Companies, Producers &
Recording Artist.
Teddy also includes his encounters with or personal takes on other key figures from
the city’s past, present, and future, including former President Jimmy Carter, who
officially designated June as Black Music Month at a White House event Teddy
attended; media mogul Ted Turner; baseball icon Hank Aaron; and voting rights
activist Stacey Abrams. He also cites Clifford (T.I.) Harris), Mike (Killer Mike) Render,
and Rick Ross, who are among the new breed of hip-hop artists who are making a
difference as leaders and entrepreneurs in the Atlanta community.
Whether you want to know how records become hits or get behind-the-scenes stories
about your favorite hitmakers or learn little known industry and Atlanta’s Music &
Film history, Teddy Astin’s book is an entertaining, informative, and inspiring read.
