Simon Napier-Bell
Veteran music manager, producer, songwriter and author known for managing acts such as the Yardbirds, T. Rex and Japan, writing the English lyrics for 'You Don't Have to Say You Love Me', and taking Wham! to China.
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Mar 8, 2026 • 1h 11min
Simon Napier-Bell joins the Rockonteurs
Simon Napier-Bell, veteran manager, producer and songwriter behind acts like the Yardbirds, T. Rex and Wham!, shares tales from 60s club life to taking Wham! to China. He recalls scoring films, inventing publicity stunts, guiding influential bands, building fan clubs in Japan, and staying active with new projects. Short, vivid stories about music, management and showbiz hustle.
