About this episode

The episode features an interview with musician and producer Peter Asher, discussing his life and the new documentary about him.

The topic: The new documentary Peter Asher: Everywhere Man shines a spotlight on the man behind some of America's most famous singer-songwriters. The man: Asher started as a performer himself in the 60s pop duo Peter and Gordon. Despite some hit songs, Asher decided to step off the stage and became a producer and manager for acts including James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Carole King, just to name a few. The documentary: The new documentary chronicling Asher's life is directed by Dan Geller and Dayna Goldfine. The film includes exclusive interviews with Asher. You can see Peter Asher: Everywhere Man at the Laemmle Royal in West LA and the Laemmle NoHo in North Hollywood. Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency  

People in this episode

Guest: Peter Asher

Topics covered

• documentary
• music
• producer
• interview
• singer-songwriters
• film

Keywords

• Peter Asher
• documentary
• music producer
• singer-songwriters
• interview
• Laemmle
• film

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dan Geller, Dayna Goldfine, Laemmle Royal, Laemmle NoHo

Books & works: Peter Asher: Everywhere Man

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