Tag Archives: Colin Burn

The Book that never was – and never will be

Posted on June 6, 2019 by dhvinyl

With The Beatles forever in the news I thought I’d share this piece with you. It was written nearly 20 years ago as the preface to a book I planned to spend the early years of my retirement writing. All … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Lockie, Brian Epstein, Colin Burn, Dick James, Dick Rowe, Geoffrey Emerick, George Martin, Jeffrey Kruger, Joe Flannery, John Burgess, L.G.Wood, Larry Parnes, Mike Smith, Mitch Murray, Norman Newell, Norrie Paramor, Ron Richards, Sid Coleman, The Beatles, Tim Blackmore, Tony Barrow, Tony Bramwell, Tony Calder, Tony Hall, Wally Ridley, Wayne Bickerton | Leave a comment

A Personal History of the British Record Business 72 – Tommy Loftus Pt.2 and conclusion.

Posted on January 22, 2019 by dhvinyl

As mentioned in a recent update to Pt.1, I have to thank my pal of 50 years or more, Tony Byworth for coming up with two photos of Tommy. This one not only features him in animatedly full flow, but … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Dell, Alma Warren, Archie Andeews, Arthur Muxlow, Bernard Ness, Bill Bebb, Brian Mulligan, Brian Stephens, Colin Burn, David Gell, Dennis Berger, Doris Hare, Edna Bowers, Fred Faber, Fred Pearson, Harry Norton, Harry Walters, Ian Fenner, Issy Price, Ivan Mogull, Jack Baverstock, Jack Dabbs, Jimmy Young, Johnny Francis, Johnny Franz, Judith Chalmers, Ken Glancy, Lee Simmonds, Leslie Gould, Lita Roza, Mel Thompson, Nigel Hunter, Paddy Fleming, Perry Como, Peter Aldersley, Peter Brough, Ray Orchard, Ronnie Bell, Royal Scots Dragoon Guards, Sam Costa, Syd Gillingham, Tommy Loftus, Tony Byworth, Vicgtor Lebatti, Walter Ridley | 3 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 71 – Tommy Loftus

Posted on January 16, 2019 by dhvinyl

Now here’s a challenge before I even start transcribing this interview from about 20 years ago. I remember Tommy Loftus as a name but, albeit I obviously spent an hour or two with him at the time, I cannot … Continue reading →

Posted in A Life in Music - random memories, A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business, Uncategorized | Tagged Big Bopper, Bill Crozier, Billy Eckstine, Colin Burn, Collins Music Hall, Dave Allen, David Betteridge, David Jacobs, Decca, Dickie Murdoch, Don Burkheimer, Edmundo Ross, EMI, Four Ramblers, George Lucan, Harry Walters, Housewives Choice, Isabel Burdette, Jack Dabbs, Jack Train, Jean Metcalfe, Johnny Lawson, Julie Rogers, Lilian Duff, Max Bygraves, Mercury Records, Michael Bell, Pat Campbell, Pat Osborne, Paul Williams, Peter Prince, Queen's Theatre Poplar, Robin Richmond, Ron Richards, Sam Costa, Teddy Warwick, Tommy Loftus, Two Way Family Favourites, Val Doonican, Yarners Coffee | 15 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 53 – Jeffrey Kruger 10 and conclusion!.

Posted on January 1, 2018 by dhvinyl

We left Jeffrey at the end of a lengthy story featuring Charlie Pride and Kenny Rogers which prompted me to ask about the relationship between concert tour promotors and record companies. I always try to be fair. I have sat … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business, Stories of the British Music Business | Tagged Artie Mogul, Berry Gordy, Colin Burn, Don Short, Freddie Cousaert, Helen Reddy, Howard Kruger, Jeff Kruger, Jeff Wald, Jimmy Green, Ken East, Marvin Gaye, Mike Rushkind, Pete Murray, Peter Prince, Princess Margaret, Roy Featherstone, Susan Maughan, Terry Jones | 3 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 9 – Colin Burn (1)

Posted on February 9, 2015 by dhvinyl

Colin Burn (1933 – 2009) was one of those enigmatic figures in the British music business – everyone knew him but no one knew him. Internet searches reveal little other than the tragic story of his attempts to turn his … Continue reading →

Posted in A Personal History of the British Record Business | Tagged Arthur Muxlow, Chris Peers, Colin Burn, George Martin, Harry Walters, Norman Newell, Norrie Paramor, Peter Sullivan, Ron Richards | 5 Comments

A Personal History of the British Record Business 8 – Gerry Bron 4 and finale

Posted on January 31, 2015 by dhvinyl

We left Gerry trying and failing to interest Chrysalis Records’ co-owner Terry Ellis in signing Motorhead. So, next I asked him about starting a record label. We were with Philips, and Philips had a distribution problem. Island had duel distribution, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Kaupe, Bronze Records, Chris Blackwell, Chris Wright, Colin Burn, Colosseum, David Betteridge, Irwin Steinberg, Juicy Lucy, Manfred Mann, Motorhead, Neil Warnock, Richard Barnes, Roundhouse Studios, Sally Oldfield, Steve Gottlieb, Terry Ellis, Uriah Heep | 7 Comments

The Beatles – a tiny contribution – Pt.3

Posted on January 1, 2014 by dhvinyl

Alan Lockie produced for EMI. “I was in Ardmore and Beechwood when The Beatles made their test recording in the HMV shop (below). The Ardmore & Beechwood guys phoned Norman (Newell) who was in Spain and then called George Martin.” … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Alan Lockie, Colin Burn, Geoffrey Emerick, Joe Flannery, Lee Curtis & All Stars, Mitch Murray, Ron Richards, Wally Ridley, Wayne Bickerton | Leave a comment

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Tag Archives: Colin Burn

The Book that never was – and never will be

A Personal History of the British Record Business 72 – Tommy Loftus Pt.2 and conclusion.

A Personal History of the British Record Business 71 – Tommy Loftus

A Personal History of the British Record Business 53 – Jeffrey Kruger 10 and conclusion!.

A Personal History of the British Record Business 9 – Colin Burn (1)

A Personal History of the British Record Business 8 – Gerry Bron 4 and finale

The Beatles – a tiny contribution – Pt.3

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