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Derek Shulman’s Giant Steps

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Derek Shulman returns to talk about his memoir Giant Steps, charting his journey from frontman of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound and Gentle Giant to music executive behind artists including Bon Jovi and AC/DC. Derek reflects on formative moments, witnessing his father’s death, early musical ambitions, his friendship with Elton John, forming Gentle Giant with Gerry Bron’s support, and working with Tony Visconti. He shares insights on artist development, avoiding rock ’n’ roll excesses, and staging the record-breaking 1991 Monsters of Rock Moscow concert.

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Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights

Podcasts also available: Gentle Giant’s Derek Shulman and John Weathers, Chris Slade AC/DC, Rick Buckler – The Jam

This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and all usual platforms

If you like what I do please support me on Ko-fi

The post Derek Shulman’s Giant Steps appeared first on The Strange Brew .

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Derek Shulman returns to talk about his memoir Giant Steps, charting his journey from frontman of Simon Dupree and the Big Sound and Gentle Giant to music executive behind artists including Bon Jovi and AC/DC. Derek reflects on formative moments, witnessing his father’s death, early musical ambitions, his friendship with Elton John, forming Gentle Giant with Gerry Bron’s support, and working with Tony Visconti. He shares insights on artist development, avoiding rock ’n’ roll excesses, and staging the record-breaking 1991 Monsters of Rock Moscow concert.

Further information

Giant Steps: My Improbable Journey from Stage Lights to Executive Heights

Podcasts also available: Gentle Giant’s Derek Shulman and John Weathers, Chris Slade AC/DC, Rick Buckler – The Jam

This podcast is also available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube and all usual platforms

If you like what I do please support me on Ko-fi

The post Derek Shulman’s Giant Steps appeared first on The Strange Brew .

  continue reading

301 episodes

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