Overview

This is a memoir of running rock n roll tours all over the world, with major artists and bands and all of the craziness that goes with it. A real warts and all story of the behind the scenes goings on in the weird world of rock n roll. Phil Mason was a manager and organizer of tours and worked with the likes of Run-D.M.C., Madonna, Ozzy Osbourne, Tina Turner, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, The Police, Public Enemy, The Beat, General Public, The Pretenders, Commodores, Kool & The Gang, Slayer, Toto, Emerson, Lake & Palmer, Talking Heads, Womack & Womack, Robert Palmer, David Bowie, Queen and more -- and he has wonderful stories to tell about it all. It is also the memoir of a kid from the backstreets of Birmingham who rose from working at the Bourneville Cadbury's factory to running major international tours. It is a cultural history of the times and a great read about the way the world works, from meeting Howards Marks, bumping into 'The Serpent' in jail in India and mixing wit the high and mighty.

Full Product Details

9781999764388

Table of Contents

Reviews

Author Information

Phil Mason went from the backstreets of Birmingham, Peaky Blinders territory, to running major international rock n roll tours, after working on nights at Cadbury's chocolate factory. From managing small bands and running gigs in Birmingham he moved into merchandising and running more successful bands and then on to world tours and the major league. Earlier days spent travelling ended him up in prison with the infamous 'Serpent' Charles Sobraj, meeting howard Marks, 'Mr Nice' and many other fascinating characters. He now lives in Denmark.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available