Post by wingsj0 on Feb 10, 2006 20:41:24 GMT
The Officical Peter Asher Biography - By Peter Asher
Peter Asher was born in London June 22, 1944, the son of a doctor and a professional musician. He was educated at Westminster School in London and at Kings College, London University, where he studied philosophy.
His legendary career began in 1964 as one-half of the singing duo Peter & Gordon, who amassed nine Top 20 records (three of them gold) during their career. In 1968, Mr. Asher became head of A&R for the Beatles newly formed record company, Apple Records, where he signed and produced James Taylor.
In 1971, Asher moved to the U.S. and founded Peter Asher Management, representing James Taylor and, beginning in 1973, the management and production of Linda Ronstadt as well. Peter Asher Management became one of the most successful Artist Management companies in the US handling artists such as Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and Carole King as well as James and Linda.
As a producer, Mr. Asher has worked with such diverse artists as James Taylor, 10,000 Maniacs, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Ringo Starr, Linda Ronstadt, Cher, Kenny Loggins, Dan Fogelberg, Heart, The Dixie Chicks and Billy Joel, among many others. He has been awarded 37 RIAA-certified gold albums and 22 platinum albums in the U.S., and many more internationally. Mr. Asher has produced eight Grammy Award-winning recordings, and in 1977 and 1989 was honored with the Grammy Award for “Producer of the Year”.
In February 1995, Peter Asher was named Senior Vice President, Sony Music Entertainment.
At the beginning of 2002, while remaining a consultant at Sony Music Peter became co-President of Sanctuary Artist Management.
Peter Asher
Official Site: hometown.aol.com/doshoss/peterandgordon.html
Many thanks to Peter Asher for sending us the information, which may not be used without his permission.
Please note all articles on this site are (C) to The Beat Goes On And On Fanzine and may not be used without permission.
Peter Asher was born in London June 22, 1944, the son of a doctor and a professional musician. He was educated at Westminster School in London and at Kings College, London University, where he studied philosophy.
His legendary career began in 1964 as one-half of the singing duo Peter & Gordon, who amassed nine Top 20 records (three of them gold) during their career. In 1968, Mr. Asher became head of A&R for the Beatles newly formed record company, Apple Records, where he signed and produced James Taylor.
In 1971, Asher moved to the U.S. and founded Peter Asher Management, representing James Taylor and, beginning in 1973, the management and production of Linda Ronstadt as well. Peter Asher Management became one of the most successful Artist Management companies in the US handling artists such as Joni Mitchell, Randy Newman, and Carole King as well as James and Linda.
As a producer, Mr. Asher has worked with such diverse artists as James Taylor, 10,000 Maniacs, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Ringo Starr, Linda Ronstadt, Cher, Kenny Loggins, Dan Fogelberg, Heart, The Dixie Chicks and Billy Joel, among many others. He has been awarded 37 RIAA-certified gold albums and 22 platinum albums in the U.S., and many more internationally. Mr. Asher has produced eight Grammy Award-winning recordings, and in 1977 and 1989 was honored with the Grammy Award for “Producer of the Year”.
In February 1995, Peter Asher was named Senior Vice President, Sony Music Entertainment.
At the beginning of 2002, while remaining a consultant at Sony Music Peter became co-President of Sanctuary Artist Management.
Peter Asher
Official Site: hometown.aol.com/doshoss/peterandgordon.html
Many thanks to Peter Asher for sending us the information, which may not be used without his permission.
Please note all articles on this site are (C) to The Beat Goes On And On Fanzine and may not be used without permission.