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Philip Norman
Storytelling
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.
Author
Music Business
Philip Norman is a highly accomplished and versatile writer, with expertise in biography, fiction, journalism, and playwriting.
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?
Philip brings a unique blend of storytelling prowess and deep insight into the world of music legends, offering your team unparalleled perspectives on creativity, resilience, and success. His extensive experience in profiling iconic figures across various media platforms ensures an engaging and thought-provoking session. Booking Philip will not only inspire your team but also provide them with valuable lessons on innovation and overcoming challenges in any field.
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Email philip.norman@getapeptalk.com or call PepTalk on +44 20 3835 2929 (UK) or +1 737 888 5112 (US), and one of our speaker agents will contact you within hours to confirm Philip's availability and fees. If you can, please include your budget upfront – it helps us fast-track your request. It’s also helpful to know the date, format (virtual or in-person), location, and a bit about your audience.
Philip Norman draws on his decades of experience as a biographer and journalist to structure sessions around the craft of researching and writing about iconic figures in popular music, grounding insights in his work profiling artists such as The Beatles, John Lennon, and Elton John.
Philip Norman specialises in rock music biography, celebrity journalism, and storytelling drawn from decades of profiling artists including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and Elton John. He built his reputation as a staff writer at The Sunday Times from 1965 and later as rock music critic for The Times, alongside presenting TV documentaries for BBC2 and Channel 4.
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