Philip Norman
Discover rock music history with Philip Norman, speaker, acclaimed music biographer. Philip works with audiences to share insider stories of legendary musicians and pop culture icons, delivering authoritative insights as former Sunday Times writer and author of bestselling Beatles and Rolling Stones biographies.
London, United Kingdom
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He has gained widespread recognition for his authoritative biographies of legendary pop music icons such as The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, John Lennon, Elton John, Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton, and Jimi Hendrix.
Philip's career took off in 1965 when he joined The Sunday Times as a staff writer. He made a name for himself during the late 1960s and throughout the following decade through his captivating profiles of notable personalities like Elizabeth Taylor, P.G. Wodehouse, Muammar Gaddafi, and various musical artists including James Brown, Little Richard, the Beach Boys, Fleetwood Mac, Rod Stewart, and the Everly Brothers.
Additionally, Philip served as the rock music critic for The Times in the 1970s.
Philip's talent and expertise have also led him to make appearances on esteemed platforms such as BBC2 and Channel 4, where he has presented TV documentaries. He has also been a sought-after guest on numerous TV and radio shows in the United Kingdom, United States, and across Europe.
If you're looking to book an unforgettable PepTalk for your team, why not delve into the captivating world of rock biographies with Philip, a true master of his craft?
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