I Worked With Michael Jackson… He Wasn’t What You Think

In this episode of the Blinding Talent Music Industry Podcast, Mark Adams sits down with Judd Lander - a true industry insider whose career spans over six decades of music history.From the Cavern Club in Liverpool to working with ABBA, Culture Club, Spice Girls, Annie Lennox, Prince and more, Judd has been part of some of the most iconic moments in music - often by accident, always by instinct.From creating the harmonica on Karma Chameleon in under 30 minutes…to working behind the scenes at the BRIT Awards for over 20 years… to navigating the shift from the 60s music scene to today’s AI-driven industry… This is a rare, honest perspective on how the music industry really works - from someone who’s lived it.IN THIS EPISODEHow The Beatles inspired Judd’s journey into musicThe story behind Karma Chameleon (and how quickly it came together)What artists like Michael Jackson, ABBA and Prince were really like behind the scenesInside the BRIT Awards and capturing iconic momentsThe evolution of PR, radio and artist developmentThe reality of being an artist in today’s landscapeAI, streaming and the future of musicKEY MOMENTS1:14 – From The Beatles to Ed Sheeran: Judd’s career journey2:00 – Liverpool, The Cavern Club & early beginnings11:30 – First encounters with The Beatles22:00 – The Karma Chameleon story (created in minutes)25:40 – Spice Girls studio moment30:00 – 21 years inside The BRIT Awards32:00 – Amy Winehouse moment36:30 – Prince & what makes a true musician38:00 – What Michael Jackson was really like42:00 – ABBA: the reality behind the hits49:00 – AI in music: opportunity vs risk1:00:10 – The Jeff Beck storyWHY THIS MATTERSIf you're an artist, manager, or building a career in music, this episode gives you something rare:→ Perspective across decades→ Real industry insight (not theory)→ A clearer understanding of what actually builds careersABOUT BLINDING TALENTBlinding Talent helps artists grow with clarity, not noise.Social • Spotify • Strategy • ManagementBuilt on over two decades at the coalface of the music industry.👉 Learn more: www.blindingtalent.comFOLLOW THE PODCASTFor more real conversations with people who’ve helped shape the music industry.Please rate, like and subscribe it really helps us get bigger and better guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.