Covid-19 Artist Series Interview with Attorney, Ed Wimp

Next up in our series of interviews around the topic of how artists are moving their careers forward during Covid-19 is attorney, Ed Wimp.

Ed is an attorney, speaker, author, artists manager, and musician from Orlando, Florida. He started his career in music as a musician and began recording and touring as a musician himself before transitioning into the business side of music.

After graduating college, Ed began transitioning into the business side of the music industry when he was presented with an opportunity to travel as part of the road management staff for R&B legends Earth Wind & Fire. From there, he was able to travel and tour with hip-hop icon A$AP Rocky.

Ed Wimp is the author of the book Building Fans, Fame & Wealth: The 18 Revenue Streams of Music. He travels to high schools colleges, and conferences teaching aspiring musicians how to have a profitable music career.

After extensive touring while working in the music industry, Ed earned a law degree and opened an entertainment law firm, Wimp Legal, which he currently operates.

Ed takes joy in the opportunity to help people in their times of need and is honored to be a member of the profession. Ed Wimp is a Renaissance Man. He has had many unique and outstanding experiences in his young life. Extensive international travel has been a cornerstone for Ed, which has given him a global perspective on life. Ed has enjoyed and retained the friendships of people from many parts of the world. Ed is an avid golfer and takes the opportunity to play whenever his busy schedule allows.

This series is made possible by Self-Employment in the Arts, The Coleman Foundation, and The Illinois Arts Council Agency, with additional support from North Central College's Enactus Team. For more information about SEA, visit www.selfemploymentinthearts.com.