Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry icon with a wealth of experiences and stories from his decades in a myriad of roles. Simon shares tales from his days as manager of The Yardbirds, taking Wham to China, the success of Japan in Japan and discovering JPY in a pub ... but wait, there is SO much more. Simon wrote a number one song for Dusty Springfield, got a gold record from Elvis, knocked back David Bowie in more ways than one, managed Marc Bolan and has written several best selling books covering various areas of the industry. 

It is a colourful life as you will discover.  

All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.

The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

Simon Napier-Bell is a music industry icon with a wealth of experiences and stories from his decades in a myriad of roles. Simon shares tales from his days as manager of The Yardbirds, taking Wham to China, the success of Japan in Japan and discovering JPY in a pub ... but wait, there is SO much more. Simon wrote a number one song for Dusty Springfield, got a gold record from Elvis, knocked back David Bowie in more ways than one, managed Marc Bolan and has written several best selling books covering various areas of the industry. 
It is a colourful life as you will discover.  
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.   

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he is bringing his mates for a chat. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable and unprecedented (everyone is using it) it is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts driving excellence.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Life of Brian...Mannix that is.

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he has the talents of veteran radio man Kevin Hillier to make sure everything runs relatively smoothly. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable which is handy for an audio podcast. This is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts Driving Excellence.   

Singer, songwriter, actor, television and radio presenter, author, podcaster, husband, father and dog owner Brian Mannix has lots to talk about and now he has the podcast to do it. To make it even better he has the talents of veteran radio man Kevin Hillier to make sure everything runs relatively smoothly. Unpredictable, uncalled for, unprintable which is handy for an audio podcast. This is Brian both barrels blazing. Proudly (so far anyway) sponsored by Murcotts Driving Excellence.

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 11 Simon Napier-Bell

It's fan boy time as Brian gets all 12 year old when he meets Andy Scott of Sweet and Kev is a massive Guess Who fan, so chatting to Burton Cummings is a major coup. 

Sweet are about to tour Australia and Andy Scott - the last remaining member of the line up that brought us Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run and Love is Like Oxygen - is up for a chat about the good old days and the tour. 

The Guess Who put Canadian rock music on the map with monster hits like American Woman, Undun, No Time and Albert Flasher. Burton Cummings was the lead singer and what a voice he has. The songs he wrote and co wrote have stood the test of time. 

Classic rock stars with equally classic stories - it is another top shelf episode.

Ya Ready Kev? Andy? Burton?  All right substitutes ... Let's Go!! (names have been changed to protect us from getting sued) 



All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.

The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

It's fan boy time as Brian gets all 12 year old when he meets Andy Scott of Sweet and Kev is a massive Guess Who fan, so chatting to Burton Cummings is a major coup. 
Sweet are about to tour Australia and Andy Scott - the last remaining member of the line up that brought us Ballroom Blitz, Fox on the Run and Love is Like Oxygen - is up for a chat about the good old days and the tour. 
The Guess Who put Canadian rock music on the map with monster hits like American Woman, Undun, No Time and Albert Flasher. Burton Cummings was the lead singer and what a voice he has. The songs he wrote and co wrote have stood the test of time. 
Classic rock stars with equally classic stories - it is another top shelf episode.
Ya Ready Kev? Andy? Burton?  All right substitutes ... Let's Go!! (names have been changed to protect us from getting sued) 
 
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 12 Burton Cummings of The Guess Who  & Sweet's  Andy Scott. Andy

In this episode we take you behind the scenes into the inner sanctum of the Uncanny X-Men reunion: The inside word from Ronnie, Maxy, Kirky and Manno in the rehearsal room before the gigs, sex, lies and selfies. How Eighties! 

Also Brian and Kev catch up with Cash Backman on the 50th anniversary of his monster hit 'My Girl Bill.'

All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.

The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

In this episode we take you behind the scenes into the inner sanctum of the Uncanny X-Men reunion: The inside word from Ronnie, Maxy, Kirky and Manno in the rehearsal room before the gigs, sex, lies and selfies. How Eighties! 
Also Brian and Kev catch up with Cash Backman on the 50th anniversary of his monster hit 'My Girl Bill.'
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 10 The Uncanny X-Men Reunion & Cash Backman.

Tommy James has the songs and the stats to claim the title of Superstar. Starting with Hanky Panky in 1966, the hits rolled out - I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together, Mony Mony, Crimson and Clover, Crystal Blue Persuasion and Draggin' the Line to name only a few. Then there were the successful cover versions by Billy Idol, Tiffany and Joan Jett. 

And the stats - 23 Gold Records, 9 Platinum Albums, over 100 Million Records Sold Worldwide and 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits! 

The Tommy James story is amazing. Signing with a mob run record label provided an interesting start, knocking back Woodstock and rejecting songs from George Harrison adds to this incredible tale. 

Plus in this episode Brian unveils the newest Uncanny X Men song It's a Shame.

It's not and it isn't new either, but a reworking of a track from 1982's SaliveOne. 

All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.

The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au

Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

Tommy James has the songs and the stats to claim the title of Superstar. Starting with Hanky Panky in 1966, the hits rolled out - I Think We're Alone Now, Gettin' Together, Mony Mony, Crimson and Clover, Crystal Blue Persuasion and Draggin' the Line to name only a few. Then there were the successful cover versions by Billy Idol, Tiffany and Joan Jett. 
And the stats - 23 Gold Records, 9 Platinum Albums, over 100 Million Records Sold Worldwide and 32 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Hits! 
The Tommy James story is amazing. Signing with a mob run record label provided an interesting start, knocking back Woodstock and rejecting songs from George Harrison adds to this incredible tale. 
Plus in this episode Brian unveils the newest Uncanny X Men song It's a Shame.
It's not and it isn't new either, but a reworking of a track from 1982's SaliveOne. 
All thanks to Murcotts Driving Excellence.
The team at Murcotts Driving Excellence are happy to chat about the right program to suit your needs and that of the people you care about. Give them a call. What is the number Brian? 1300 555 576 or visit murcotts.edu.au
Murcotts has been helping drivers to think smarter, stay out of trouble and get home safely since 1969

LIFE OF BRIAN…Mannix that is Episode 11 Simon Napier-Bell

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