Peter Asher | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan
About this episode
Billy Corgan interviews music legend Peter Asher about his experiences in the music industry and the art of record production.
Music legend Peter Asher joins Billy Corgan for a fascinating conversation spanning the British Invasion, the Beatles, Laurel Canyon, and the art of making timeless records. As one half of the chart-topping '60s duo Peter & Gordon, Asher looks back on his unforgettable years at Apple Records working alongside the Beatles, discovering James Taylor, and helping launch Linda Ronstadt's solo career. Billy and Peter dig into the craft of record production, the golden era of singer-songwriters, why a distinctive voice matters more than a perfect one, and the quiet relationships that shaped music history. Peter also explains why his greatest calling wasn't the spotlight but helping other artists find theirs. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
People in this episode
Host: Billy Corgan
Guest: Peter Asher
Topics covered
- British Invasion
- record production
- singer-songwriters
- music history
- artist development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Apple Records
Books & works: The Beatles
Places: Laurel Canyon
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