80s Archive Podcast EP.87 - Ian Penman (Two People/ Zerra One) : “I auditioned for Lemmy’s son's band. Singer Julian says his Dad is John Lennon and Peter 'Zepplin' Grant is the manager!"
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**This episode features 3rd party musical content, excerpts of which have been used where ever possible**
Welcome to Ian Penman. Ian's story is a fascinating one for us because he began his career as a talented jobbing keyboard player auditioning for bands that had contracts, connections and that all seemed to be heading for success. From a band assembled around Lemmy's son, Paul Inder which happened to include Julian Lennon at some point, drummer Lez Warner who went on to play with The Cult and whose manager was Zepplin's Peter Grant!! To An Irish rock outfit called Zerra 1, to a formidable scouse duo called Two People, with whom Ian played keys, which is where we discovered Ian.
Ian also produced and nurtured bands such as Raising cain working in proximity of infamous pop manager, Tom Watkins.
These days Ian woks for a music law company based in Soho, called New media Law, doing some amazing work in the industry.
The music featured in this episode is as follows:
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