Most lawyers aren’t like John Mason. Then again, most lawyers don’t do what he does.
Legendary entertainment attorney narrates his own memoir; El Paso signing this Saturday at 2:00 p.m. MT
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Legendary entertainment attorney John Mason celebrates the release of the audiobook edition (released 8/25 on Audible, 8/28 on Apple Books) of his acclaimed memoir Crazy Lucky: Remarkable Stories from Inside the World of Celebrity Icons, performed by Mason himself and available now wherever audiobooks are sold. The project is being presented for GRAMMY® consideration in the category Best Audiobook, Narration & Storytelling Recording.
“Recording ‘Crazy Lucky’ was the first time I allowed myself to slow down and relive the miles between the headlines,” Mason shares. “I chose to narrate it because these aren’t just stories—they’re promises kept. I’m thrilled the audiobook is out now and grateful to share it with listeners everywhere.”
“Not many people have had a front-row seat to music and Hollywood history like John Mason. His stories in Crazy Lucky are as captivating as the legends he’s represented.” — Benson Curb, SVP, Curb Records
In ‘Crazy Lucky,’ Mason pulls back the curtain on a life spent as confidant and mediator for icons from Brian Wilson and Roy Orbison to Reba McEntire, The Jackson 5, Quincy Jones, Shakira, and his dear friend of more than forty years, Olivia Newton‑John—revealing what it really takes to have a client’s back at career‑defining moments.
Celebrity & Industry Praise for Crazy Lucky
“John has been my lawyer of trust for almost 40 years! He has been an integral part of my career in the entertainment industry globally. I cannot imagine my career without John…” — Olivia Newton-John, Entertainer
“I met John Mason in 1991 after the plane crash that took part of my band and my tour manager. I've always been able to count on him. We have remained great friends ever since.” — Reba McEntire, Entertainer
“In ‘Crazy Lucky,’ John’s own story weaves in and out of the lives of some of the entertainment world’s most extraordinary talents. You will find a common theme: His ability to see the person behind the star.” — Priscilla Presley
“Not many people have had a front-row seat to music and Hollywood history like John Mason. His stories in Crazy Lucky are as captivating as the legends he’s represented.” — Benson Curb, SVP, Curb Records
“John's integrity and exceptional passion for his work gives him the ability to bring consensus in the most difficult of situations… He has the most amazing stories about his life and career in music. This book is a must read.” — Tom Petersson, Cheap Trick
“Knowing and working with John Mason throughout my career in the music lane has been both a pleasure and privilege. He is smart, kind, wired and has a no‑BS attitude toward getting stuff done… Crazy Lucky speaks to his insights and vision that very few attorneys in the music business around the world could possibly have.” — Spencer Proffer, Music & Media Producer
“My life can many times be hectic and chaotic and it's comforting to know that when it comes to legal matters I have someone I can trust to always give me sound advice and who is always there for me. That man for me is John Mason.” — Smokey Robinson
“In my fairly long career as a musician and band member of Cheap Trick, and much to my detriment, I’ve never had a personal lawyer… Luckily, I met John. He has a talent to fix things that are seemingly unfixable. The best thing to ever happen to my career.” — Robin W. Zander, Cheap Trick
“I met John when I was working on ‘Grease’. He is one of the good guys in this business… For me… John is that guy.” — Frankie Valli, The Four Seasons & Jersey Boys
“The thing about John that Frankie and I noticed, mostly, was his passion and allegiance to his clients. Something to treasure.” — Bob Gaudio, The Four Seasons & Jersey Boys
El Paso Book Signing — This Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. MT
Mason will discuss Crazy Lucky and sign books at Barnes & Noble — The Fountains at Farah (8889 Gateway Blvd. W, Suite 120, El Paso, TX 79925; (915) 594‑3024) this Saturday, October 4 at 2:00 p.m. MT. The event is free and open to the public.
Retail & Info
- Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/crazy-lucky-john-mason/1147126994
- Books-A-Million (BAM!): https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Crazy-Lucky/John-Mason/9781964008073
- Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Crazy-Lucky-Remarkable-Stories-Celebrity/dp/1964008077
- Rare Bird: https://rarebirdlit.com/crazy-lucky-by-john-mason/
- Unnamed Press: https://www.unnamedpress.com/all-books/p/crazy-lucky
About John Mason:
Named “Entertainment Lawyer of the Year” by Billboard, John Mason is a Los Angeles native who graduated with honors from UCLA and earned his J.D. from UC Berkeley, where he served as Managing Editor of the California Law Review. He began his career at a top Beverly Hills entertainment law firm, launched his own firm in 1978, and later established himself in Nashville, where he continues to counsel elite talent across music, film, television, literature, and new media. A Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed Mediator, Mason has chaired the Nevada Film Commission, hosted a nationally televised satellite talk show and a regular segment on the CW affiliate in Reno, and served eight years on the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities. His work has been profiled by The Los Angeles Times, The American Lawyer, Los Angeles Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Hollywood Reporter, Los Angeles Daily Business Journal, Variety, The New York Times, Reno Gazette Journal, and Las Vegas Review. He has also represented top talent in literary and music publishing, sports, and electronic media.
Career highlights:
- Represented 6 Oscar® winners and 17 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees
- Negotiated high-stakes deals across every major studio and label
- Handled precedent-setting litigation and advised on iconic entertainment projects
- Built a reputation as a trusted confidant and advocate—the person clients call when the stakes are highest
Learn more at johnmasonlaw.com.
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