Jimmy Iovine Allegedly Planning to Leave Apple in August [Updated]

[chucker23n1]

i really enjoy apple music. whats with the backlash here? I think its wonderful.

The app needs work, IMHO. Feels cluttered, messy.

Also, the matching frequently screws up, e.g. giving me a live song when mine clearly was studio.

 

[2010mini]

He's leaving God.

Look what happened when Lucifer left God in the Christian faith.

Ummmmm Lucifer didn’t leave. He was shown the door because he got too uppity.

 

[kazmac]

Cash out while the going is good. I wish him well (and he will do well with that stock payout.)

As for Apple Music, still not interested.

 

[britboyj]

And nothing of value was lost.

 

[BODYBUILDERPAUL]

By most of the posts here I see MR is full of under informed people on the subject of the music industry.

Losing Jimmy is a big blow to Apple.

You all need to go do some research on just who Jimmy Iovine is in that industry.

ABSOLUTELY!!! Being truly honest, it would of helped Apple tremendously if Eddy Cue left. Not Jimmy, he's truly respected in the industry and Apple and Eddy must learn - you CAN'T BUY respect - you earn it!
The industry is full of egos and queen bees and Jimmy cuts through it! With results!

 

[djlythium]

Eddie Cue should join him..

Dude, yes! Completely agree.

 

[BODYBUILDERPAUL]

Ignorance is bliss I guess.

You don't understand how the music industry operates with comments like that. iTunes and Apple Music is merely a distribution platform - a good one at that but that's all it is. I've worked in it all of my life and Jimmy's a good guy! He's respected! People listen to him and there's not many out there that can command that!

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Ummmmm Lucifer didn’t leave. He was shown the door because he got too uppity.

Focusing on the verb might have missed the main idea.

 

[Boatboy24]

Grabbing Kleenex...

 

[Rob_2811]

Meanwhile in California..

 

[techwhiz]

$500 Million reasons to leave.
Stock is vested. He's filthy rich.

I sure as heck wouldn't work.

 

[Mirice99]

Good riddance, don't let the door hit you where the good lord spilt you.

 

[stevet]

Goodbye Iovine, you will not be missed.
It took 2+ years but it's a good thing Apple realized their mistake and fired him.

He wasn't fired, he's leaving on his own, when his stock is fully vested. Apple doesn't fire people months ahead of time.
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Under Iovine's leadership, Apple music has seen strong growth since its debut, with the service now boasting more than 30 million subscribers.

Is this for real? Like the 30M subscribers were because of something Iovine did? Laughable.

 

[BODYBUILDERPAUL]

Meanwhile in California..

Looking rather bloated with GMOs!

 

[yanksfan114]

Goodbye Iovine, you will not be missed.
It took 2+ years but it's a good thing Apple realized their mistake and fired him.

If he's waiting for the vested stock option then he's obviously not being fired.

 

[bLackjackj]

Oh, his pockets are full now? Time to jump to the next sucker company, Jimmy. You true worthless quack.

You have no idea do you? I was naive & thought the same prior to watching the documentary on Jimmy & Dre. His pockets were lined well before beats even. He had/ has a football sized backyard!

The guy has been the mastermind behind so many hits, from U2, Gaga, Fleetwood Mac etc. I suggest you watch the doco before making stupid comments like that.

 

[mabhatter]

It is fairly usual for the founders to cash in and leave at the end of the lock-in period. He's done well. Good luck to him.

From the outside, he seemed the strongest part of Beats, so him leaving reminds me of why the acquisition seemed an odd choice.

In made sense. They needed to move iTunes from a “singles” shop to a streaming service.. and come out the top of the pack. As long as they keep the ok relationship with the industry, they should be good. Iovine seems more of a “deals” guy than a guy who promotes artists. Zane Lowe (if you like him) seems to be taking over the “new artist” angle.. getting new music on Apple Music to keep that streaming revenue subscription. And that keep the service going.

I would like a more “pandora” approach.. because Apple’s “radio station” offerings have pretty crappy song choices after the first hour.

 

[69Mustang]

Thank God. And there are still people out there claiming the Beats acquisition was brilliant. Good grief.

And you keep repeating the rhetoric that it was a bad idea. Never with any supporting evidence though. Why is that?

 

[mabhatter]

Everyone responsible for the current state of iOS Music.app and iTunes should be fired.

Totally agree! They have the media, the artists, and an ok Beats One... but the Apps to access those suck. iTunes was never great, but the apps on MacOS and iOS are rubbish. The whole line of services needs reworked with somebody that cares about user experience.

 

[Naraxus]

Hopefully this means less of the ******** hiphop/rap that's infesting Apple Music.

 

[Blakjack]

I’m sure his position was temporary and everyone at Apple knew he wouldn’t be there longer than needed. Reason why he never received an official title. Seems like he was hired on more of a contractual basis, kind of like a consultant so to speak. He helped get Apple Music going and didn’t plan on leaving until the product was a sure thing. I don’t get why folks don’t like him. Apple Music has been as successful as a music streaming service can be in a short amount of time. Think he has done a great job. As far as the “right fit” to be an Apple employee.....he was the right fit to help build Apple Music. That’s what matters.

 

[jonnyb098]

Eddie Cue should join him..

Really? Cue oversees parts of Apple that pull in countless millions. Clearly he’s doing something right.
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He'd probably do better there. Apple Music is a complete trainwreck.

It’s turning a profit. Which is more than Spotify can say.
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Thank God. And there are still people out there claiming the Beats acquisition was brilliant. Good grief.

Apple created a new service and brought over 30 million to it. Plus a very lucrative headphone business as well. Apple stands to gain plenty of cash from the deal.
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I’m sure his position was temporary and everyone at Apple knew he wouldn’t be there longer than needed. Reason why he never received an official title. Seems like he was hired on more of a contractual basis, kind of like a consultant so to speak. He helped get Apple Music going and didn’t plan on leaving until the product was a sure thing. I don’t get why folks don’t like him. Apple Music has been as successful as a music streaming service can be in a short amount of time. Think he has done a great job. As far as the “right fit” to be an Apple employee.....he was the right fit to help build Apple Music. That’s what matters.

Exactly. Apple became a key player in the streaming business in under 2 years and on its way to being a trillion dollar company. But they’re all a bunch of dopes according to the armchair CEOs around here.

 

[codfromthesea]

does this mean AM will recommend less ghetto/hippop/rap music from now on? MIRACLE!!!!

 

[Octopuss]

Bye Felicia.

Ce-e-elebrate good times, come on!

 

[flat five]

Good riddance. Apple Music is a mess and needs a complete restructuring. Dr. Dre - hopefully you’re next, along with Eddy Cue.

why do you feel Dr.Dre needs to leave Apple?
what's he doing there that you don't like or what's he doing that's affecting your Apple experience?