Money Makers
The secret history of pop and rock from the men and women who pull the strings. This part looks at the maverick managers who controlled the careers of megastar artists.
Three-part series revealing the secret history of pop and rock from the men and women who pull the strings behind the scenes.
Programme one tells the story of the maverick managers who controlled the careers of megastar artists, from Colonel Parker (Elvis) right the way up to Scooter Braun (Justin Bieber). Along the way are rollicking tales of industry legends like Led Zeppelin's Peter Grant, and Don Arden, who managed The Small Faces, Black Sabbath and ELO.
Narrated by Simon Napier-Bell, it also features contributions from Andrew Loog Oldham (The Rolling Stones), Jon Landau (Bruce Springsteen), Bill Curbishley (The Who), Paul McGuinness (U2) and Jonathan Dickins (Adele).
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The Rolling Stones
Not Fade Away
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Ozzy Osbourne
Crazy Train
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Led Zeppelin
Kashmir
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Led Zeppelin
Dazed And Confused
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Sex Pistols
Anarchy In The U.K.
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Sex Pistols
God Save The Queen
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Sex Pistols
God Save The Queen
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Adele
Hello
Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Narrator | Simon Napier-Bell |
| Series Producer | Francis Whately |
| Executive Producer | Pauline Law |
| Producer | Jack Cocker |
| Director | Jack Cocker |
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