Adam Ruins Music is the 9th episode of Season 3 of Adam Ruins Everything.
Plot
Adam reveals the racism behind the origins of rock and roll, explores the monopolistic practices of entertainment company Live Nation, and defends musicians who "sell out" to make a living in today's digital landscape.
Cast
Main
Experts
- Portia K. Maultsby as Herself
- Open Mike Eagle as Himself
Recurring
- James III as African American DJ
Guest
- Brian Sacca as Old School Dad
- Grace Song as Hip Daughter
- Peter Banifaz as Livenation Rep
- Ally Beardsley as Box Office Ticket Seller
- Tashi Condelee as Streaming
- Daniel Durston as Elvis Presley
- Matthew Harris as Barack Obama
- Algae Kounkou as CD Sales Revenue Dancer
- Natasha Leggero as Music Video Director
- Constance Jewell Lopez as Big Mama Thornton
- Adam Lustick as Record Company Executive / Eddie Vedder
- John Milhiser as The Beatles Fan
- Brennan Lee Mulligan as Ticketmaster Rep
- Jill Remez as Department of Justice Rep
- Rotana as Liisa
- Sam Roudman as First Guy in Line
- Aaron Schroeder as John Lennon
- Tesla Wolfe as CD Sales Revenue Dancer
