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The Man Behind Music's Biggest Stars
8 Apr
Summary
- Peter Asher's career spans over 50 years in pop culture.
- He managed and produced legendary artists like James Taylor.
- A documentary explores his life from child actor to music icon.
A new documentary, "Peter Asher: Everywhere Man," chronicles the extraordinary career of Peter Asher, a pivotal figure in pop culture for over five decades. The film highlights Asher's dual roles as a performer with the 1960s duo Peter and Gordon and as a highly influential producer and manager for music's biggest stars.
The documentary traces Asher's path from his early days as a child actor in London through his success with Peter and Gordon, including his notable friendship with Paul McCartney. It then transitions to his impactful behind-the-scenes work, where he guided the careers of artists such as James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, and Diana Ross, and even served as head of A&R at the Beatles' Apple Records label.
