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United Kingdom Peter Asher has transitioned from a pop music vocal duo member to a highly successful manager and record producer, fostering the careers of numerous iconic artists.
Peter Asher came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of the pop music vocal duo Peter and Gordon.
In 1968, Peter Asher became head of A&R for the Beatles' record company, where he found, signed, and produced James Taylor.
Peter Asher took on managerial and production duties for James Taylor, kicking off one of the longest and most successful artist-producer partnerships, producing many of his hit albums.
Peter Asher produced multiple multi-platinum albums for Linda Ronstadt, including 'Heart Like a Wheel', 'Simple Dreams', and 'Canciones De Mi Padre'. He also managed her career.
Peter Asher worked on hit albums for Cher, including 'Heart of Stone' and 'Love Hurts'.
Peter Asher worked on hit albums for 10,000 Maniacs, including 'In My Tribe' and 'Blind Man's Zoo'.
Peter Asher produced Diana Ross's album 'Force Behind the Power' and 'I Love You'.
Peter Asher produced Neil Diamond's albums 'Lovescape', 'Christmas Album', and 'Three Chord Opera'.
Peter Asher produced Ringo Starr's album 'Time Takes Time'.
Peter Asher produced Barbra Streisand's album 'The Secret Of Life' and worked on a duet with Paul McCartney for her.
Peter Asher produced their bluegrass album 'Love Has Come for You'.
Peter Asher produced Robin Williams' album 'Live 2002', which won a Grammy for Best Spoken Comedy Album.
Peter Asher hosts weekly shows, including 'From Me To You' and 'All Together Now' for The Beatles Channel.
Peter Asher was the executive producer of the 'Listen to Me: Buddy Holly' compilation album and music supervisor, producer, and co-host of the 'Buddy Holly: Listen to Me; The Ultimate Buddy Party' PBS Pledge Special.
Peter Asher reunited with James Taylor as the producer of the 'Live at the Troubadour' reunion album recorded with Carole King.
Peter Asher, born on June 22, 1944, in Willesden, Middlesex, England, began his career as a child actor appearing in films like ‘The Planter’s Wife’ (1952) and ‘Escapade’ (1955), and the ITV series ‘The Adventures of Robin Hood’. His early exposure to the entertainment industry laid a foundational understanding of performance and production. While attending Westminster School, he met Gordon Waller, forming the pop music vocal duo Peter and Gordon in 1962. Their debut single, the Lennon/McCartney-penned “A World Without Love” (1964), became a global hit, launching their successful music career which included nine Top 20 records.
After Peter and Gordon disbanded in 1968, Asher pivoted his career, taking on the role of head of A&R for The Beatles’ Apple Records. In this capacity, he signed a then-unknown James Taylor and produced his debut solo album. Convinced of Taylor’s potential, Asher resigned from Apple Records to move to the United States and manage Taylor, initiating a long and successful partnership. This move marked a significant turning point, establishing Asher as a prominent figure in artist management and record production. He later expanded his management and production work to include Linda Ronstadt, contributing significantly to the “Californian rock sound” of the 1970s through his work with artists like Ronstadt, JD Souther, Andrew Gold, and Bonnie Raitt.
Throughout the 1980s and beyond, Asher continued to produce hit albums for diverse artists such as Cher, 10,000 Maniacs, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, and Ringo Starr. In 1995, he became Senior Vice-President of Sony Music Entertainment, a role he held until 2002 before returning to artist management full-time. In 2015, Asher was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for his contributions to the British music industry, acknowledging a career that has spanned over six decades and profoundly influenced popular music.
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