Vinyl HBO Show Review: Something Rock Band 4 & Guitar Hero Live Fans May Like

1,111 views · Published 19 February 2016 · 1:54 · Indexed 20 September 2026

Channel: Rock N' Roll True Stories · 2016 · Gaming

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"Vinyl is an American period drama television series created by Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese, Rich Cohen and Terence Winter. The series stars Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, a record executive in the 1970s. It premiered on HBO on February 14, 2016.[2] On February 18, 2016, HBO renewed Vinyl for a second season.[3]

From a teleplay by Terence Winter and George Mastras, and story by Rich Cohen, Mick Jagger, Martin Scorsese and Terence Winter, the pilot episode is directed by Scorsese.[4] The first season will consist of 10 episodes.[5] Scorsese has confirmed plans to direct further episodes of the series.[6]

Bobby Cannavale as Richie Finestra, a record executive trying to resurrect his label American Century.[7]
Paul Ben-Victor as Maury Gold, a charming, avuncular record company owner.[8]
P. J. Byrne as Scott Leavitt, the head of legal for American Century.[8]
Max Casella as Julian "Julie" Silver, the head of A&R of American Century.[8]
Ato Essandoh as Lester Grimes, a former singer and Richie's ex-colleague.[8]
James Jagger as Kip Stevens, lead singer of Nasty Bits, an early punk rock band.[8]
J. C. MacKenzie as Skip Fontaine, head of sales for American Century.[8]
Jack Quaid as Clark Morelle, a young A&R executive at American Century.[8]
Ray Romano as Zak Yankovich, Richie's confidant and head of promotions at American Century.[8]
Birgitte Hjort Sørensen as Ingrid, a Danish actress favored by Andy Warhol and close friend of Richie's wife.[8]
Juno Temple as Jamie Vine, an ambitious assistant at American Century's A&R Department.[8]
Olivia Wilde as Devon Finestra, Richie's wife.[8]"- wikipedia

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