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Eight years ago, Isaac Tigrett, co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe, sold his interest in the rock 'n' roll restaurant chain for $107 million, gave most of his money to charity and went to study with a guru in Puttaparthi, India, a remote city that is probably one of the few places on the globe where there isn't a Hard Rock Cafe. Music had become too corporate for Tigrett's liking; rock songs were turning up in cola commercials, beer companies were sponsoring concert tours. Tigrett wanted to get away from it all, find an ashram and meditate...
...what means would Tigrett employ to help lift humankind to a higher consciousness, to inspire a new generation of truth seekers? Theme restaurants...
Harvard's investment in the House of Blues, tothe tune of an estimated $25 million, will be usedby Isaac Tigrett, the founder of the House ofBlues who was also a cofounder of the successfulHard Rock Cafe chain...
Sallay said the University's endowment managers have immense faith in House of Blues founder Isaac Tigrett, who also was a co-founder of the Hard Rock Cafe chain. Tigrett is known as brilliant if unconventional entrepreneur. A picture of Tigrett's Indian guru sits above the stage inside the House of Blues on Winthrop Street...
...very enthusiastic about our investment in the House of Blues and excited by the opportunity to work closely with Isaac Tigrett." Sallay said. "Isaac is both a creative genius and a successful businessman. We're certain this is just the beginning of a long and profitable relationship with Isaac and the House of Blues...