“I’m Owed 10% of Duran Duran!” The Man Behind The UK’s Biggest Music Artists, Garry Blackburn

Pints Of View

In this episode of Pints of View Gary Goldsmith talks to veteran music manager Garry Blackburn.

They discuss his long career in the music industry spanning over 40 years working with numerous iconic artists such as Madness, Duran Duran, and Fatboy Slim. Garry shares stories about his early beginnings in the business and how that experience helped launch his career in music. He talks about signing breakthrough acts like Duran Duran while at other record labels. He also speaks about his experiences managing bands such as Madness and The Housemartins during their successful careers.

In this episode you will hear:

• Garry Blackburn's journey from working in an office to becoming a music executive
• Stories about managing bands like Madness and the Duran Duran
• How he helped launch the careers of artists including Duran Duran
• Funny anecdotes from touring with bands
• Insights about using emerging platforms like MySpace to connect with audience

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