Singing Azoff's Praises

THE IRVING CHANNEL: With Irving Azoff’s end-of-year exit from Live Nation sparking tons of industry chatter, we’re asking major players to weigh in with their thoughts about the man. “Irving is one of the great historical leaders in the music and entertainment industry,” says Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman, “and there are few others who have had the kind of significant impact — and vision -- that he has on every aspect of the business." (1/8p)