Simon Napier-Bell joins the Rockonteurs

About this episode

Simon Napier-Bell discusses his remarkable career in music production and management.

This week on the Rockonteurs podcast, we are joined by the producer, manager, songwriter, and impresario Simon Napier-Bell. Simon talks about getting his foot in the door in the 60s, working and writing for Dusty Springfield, managing the Yardbirds and taking Wham to China in the 80s. Simon’s is a remarkable career that hasn't slowed down one bit as he explains in this fascinating conversation with Gary and Guy.  Find out ore at  simonnapierbell.com Instagram @rockonteurs @guyprattofficial @garyjkemp @simon.napier.bell @gimmesugarproductions    Listen to the podcast and watch some of our latest episodes on our Rockonteurs YouTube channel. YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@rockonteurs Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Rockonteurs TikTok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@therockonteurs Produced for WMG UK by Ben Jones at Gimme Sugar Productions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Hosts: Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt

Guest: Simon Napier-Bell

Topics covered

• music production
• music management
• songwriting
• 60s music
• 80s music
• career stories

Keywords

• Simon Napier-Bell
• music producer
• Yardbirds
• Dusty Springfield
• Wham
• music history
• interview

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dusty Springfield, Yardbirds, Wham, Gimme Sugar Productions, WMG UK, Rockonteurs

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