Peter Asher

British guitarist, singer, manager and record producer

Peter Asher is a British guitarist, singer, manager, and record producer. Asher was one half of 1960s hitmakers Peter & Gordon. Asher was named Director of A&R at Apple Records in 1968, where he signed James Taylor, producing his debut solo LP. He moved to the U.S. in 1969 to manage Taylor and went on to produce records for Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, Andrew Gold, and Bonnie Raitt throughout the 1970s. Asher appeared in the films Outpost in Malaya, Bernard and Doris, and the documentary Immediate Family.

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The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan Peter Asher | The Magnificent Others with Billy Corgan Performing Arts
Music legend Peter Asher joins Billy Corgan for a fascinating conversation spanning the British Invasion, the Beatles, Laurel Canyon, and the art of making timeless records. As one half of the chart-topping '60s duo Peter & Gordon, Asher looks back on his unforgettable years at Apple Records working alongside the Beatles, discovering James Taylor, and helping launch Linda Ronstadt's solo career.Billy and Peter dig into the craft of record production, the golden era of singer-songwriters, why a distinctive voice matters more than a perfect one, and the quiet relationships that shaped music history. Peter also explains why his greatest calling wasn't the spotlight but helping other artists find theirs.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Movies

Linda Ronstadt: The Sound of My Voice Documentary · 2019
Miss O'Dell Documentary · 2025
Bernard and Doris Drama · 2008

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FROM: Willesden, London, England
BORN: June 22, 1944
GENRE: Rock