WHETHER tuning up a pitch in the studio or making one at a sales meeting, any would-be operator in the pop record business must know the lingo. A brief primer:
ARTISTAny performer, of whatever ability.
BOOGIETo relax, kid around, do one's thing, take it easy.
BOPTo drink, smoke, pop pills, goof off or otherwise have a good time.
BREAK or BREAK OUTTo become a hit.
BUBBLE GUMRock for the preteeny-bopper set; the lowest common denominator in pop music.
DO ME A SOLIDDo me a favor.
FREAKA rock performer with an attention-getting mannerism or physical handicap (e.g., albino...