Black Vinyl White Powder: The Real Story of the British Music Industry

Simon Napier-Bell is a legendary figure in the history of British popular music. In a career now spanning eight decades, he has managed acts as diverse as The Yardbirds, Ultravox, Marc Bolan, Japan, Candi Staton, Sinéad O'Connor and Wham!.He has also worked as a producer and songwriter (notably penning 1966's 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me', a hit for Dusty Springfield and Elvis Presley).His 2002 book Black Vinyl White Powder was a UK bestseller, and is considered the classic insider's account of the British music business.He continues to write and direct documentaries for the likes of Netflix and Sky, including To Be Frank and 27: Gone Too Soon.