The writer and his great subject—Ahmet Ertegun, the head of Atlantic Records—shared a deeply American restlessness.

If a customer had relatives visiting from Ireland, Kirwan made a fuss of them, with drinks on the house and the best table.

The Sticky (Amazon Prime Video) has been cancelled after 1 season. Paradise (Hulu/ Disney+ Canada) has been renewed for a Second season. Bookie (Max / Crave) has been cancelled after 2 seasons. The ...