"You Can't Manufacture A Rock Star"

What does it really take to build a rock legend?In this episode of The Blinding Talent Podcast, Mark Adams sits down with Steve Tannett, Director of Marshall Records, former artist manager, record executive, and one of the music industry's most experienced talent spotters.Steve's journey began in the heart of the UK punk explosion, playing alongside the era that produced bands such as The Clash, The Damned and the Sex Pistols before being discovered by legendary music manager Miles Copeland. Since then, he has worked with some of the biggest names in music, including The Police, Sting, R.E.M., Black Sabbath, Tony Iommi, Ronnie James Dio, Duran Duran, Nova Twins and The Molotovs.Together, Mark and Steve discuss:▪️ The reality of the UK punk scene in the 1970s▪️ Being discovered by Miles Copeland and signing his first record deal▪️ Working with The Police, Sting, Black Sabbath and R.E.M.▪️ How Marshall Records was launched▪️ The qualities every great artist and future rock legend shares▪️ The rise of The Molotovs and Nova Twins▪️ Why grassroots music venues are essential for the future of music▪️ Artist development, A&R and spotting talent before anyone else▪️ The impact of AI on the music industry▪️ Why live music, vinyl and human connection still matterThis conversation is packed with stories, lessons and insights from over 45 years in the music business, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at artist development, record labels, management and the future of rock music.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:00 Steve Tannett's Punk Rock Beginnings04:00 Getting Signed by Miles Copeland08:00 Building Marshall Records13:00 What Makes a True Rock Legend?19:00 The Rise of The Molotovs24:00 A&R Instincts and Signing Artists29:00 The Alarm and Early Success34:00 The Police, Miles Copeland and Taking Risks40:00 Why Grassroots Venues Matter46:00 Nova Twins, Download Festival & The Future of Rock49:00 AI, Live Music and the Next 10 Years54:00 Final Thoughts🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and all major podcast platforms.📺 Watch the full video on YouTube.👍 If you enjoyed the episode, please like and subscribe.🔔 Follow The Blinding Talent Podcast for more conversations with artists, managers, agents, A&R executives and music industry leaders shaping the future of music.Please rate, like and subscribe it really helps us get bigger and better guests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.