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For eight years as NBC News president, Steve Capus worried
about Brian Williams, the “Today” show and rapid changes in the news industry.
Now he’s taking time for a passion project: getting Yes into the Rock and Roll
Hall of Fame, according to the NY Post.
Capus is collaborating with two political pros on an
awareness campaign for the band that enthralled him when he attended their
concert as a 16-year-old in Philadelphia
in 1979.
The team is already halfway there: Yes is one of 16
candidates for enshrinement next year, its first time nominated.
“I don’t want people to think I’ve completely lost my mind,”
said Capus, who after leaving NBC last spring has done consulting work in
communications and plans to teach journalism and management. “This isn’t my new
career. I’ve got the luxury of some time on my hands and the ability to do some
projects that I believe in and have some fun doing.”
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| Steve Capus |
Capus’ enthusiasm is no secret to those who know him. NBC got
Yes members to film a salute for his going-away party. A reporter covering a
rock hall induction a few years ago was surprised by an aggrieved email from
Capus about Yes being overlooked.
“They’re all great musicians,” said Capus, who’s taking bass
guitar lessons. “Nobody sounds like Yes does. They’ve got their own unique
sound. They’ve kind of been the soundtrack to my life.”
So sad they didn't bet inducted this year.
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