Three episodes into
Vinyl (2016).
The pilot (directed by Martin Scorsese) at nearly two hours really immerses you into the 1973 New York music scene as we follow the life of music mogul Bobby Finestre (Bobby Cannavale - only just seen him as the terrifying Gyp Rosetti in
Boardwalk Empire) and his record company American Century.
Featuring a soundtrack to die for and guest starring a whole host of big music names, or should i say actors playing them, it's riveting viewing especially for music fans. Third episode -
Whispered Secrets - is a hoot as one of Finestre's underlings attempts to talk a certain Alice Cooper into dropping his band and signing for American Century as a solo artist. Heads will roll. In more ways than one.
Then there's Led Zeppelin manager Peter Grant, wow, he seemed to be a nightmare to work with.
So far, so good.
Vinyl is to the music industry as
The Deuce was to porn, and both, set in the same New York, make great companion pieces.