Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll" Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.

About Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll" Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.

There Ain’t No Rules in Rock n Roll — The Stories Behind the Music For more than 45 years, Kenny Denton lived, worked and played his part in the world of recording and rock ’n’ roll. Along the way, he met some extraordinary people musicians, producers, writers, characters and friends and found himself in situations that could never have been planned, and probably couldn’t have been invented. There Ain’t No Rules in Rock n Roll is not a history of the music business. It’s something much more personal: a collection of stories about the people Kenny met and the experiences he shared with them. Some are funny. Some are surprising. Some are touching. And some are simply the kind of stories that only come from a life spent around music. Many of these stories were originally intended for Kenny’s book, but had to be left out because of the restrictions on the paperback edition. Others were started years ago but never quite finished. Now they’ve been given a second life. This podcast brings those stories back from the cutting-room floor — along with stories from the book allowing Kenny to tell them in his own way, and to share the memories, characters and moments that have stayed with him throughout a lifetime in rock ’n’ roll. Because when you’ve spent 45 years in recording studios, you learn one thing above all else: There really ain’t no rules in rock n roll Within these podcasts you will discover, which major record company executive warned me of Jimi Hendrix's impending death just three weeks before his died. Learn how Bill Haley intervened to save Chuck Berry's life. Find out how I ended up sharing a pint of beer in a pub with a grizzly bear who sold 250,000 singles without ever charting. Uncover the story of the singing waiter who defied the odds to become one of the biggest artists in history. Find out how I ended up sharing a pint of beer in a pub with a grizzly bear who sold 250,000 singles without ever charting. Explore how John Lennon and Yoko Ono played a role in naming the band Hot Chocolate. Experience the challenges of producing an album with the legendary guitarist Peter Green. Read about the unexpected encounter I had with movie star James Garner, who unknowingly bought me breakfast when I was a teenager. Discover the truth behind Mungo Jerry's hit single "In The Summertime." Learn why Bing Crosby made a heartwarming phone call that touched many lives. Find out what Fred Astaire's mother thought of his singing voice. Explore the remarkable story of the hit songwriter, journalist, and spy catcher who executed an incredible sting operation inspired by the movie "The Sting." Delve into my close friendship with Tony Newley and the true identity of Anthony Newley. My crazy adventure in Louisiana's Cajun country, where I believe I came across Snow White’s and Dopey’s offspring. How I found out that you can always tell a Texan BUT! You can’t tell him much. And much more. My book is available here:There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR (https://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR)

Publisher

Kenny Denton

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Jan 2026

Latest episode

28 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

82 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Sept 2026

   Kenny Denton’s. "The Who'" & The Recording of The Concert for Bangladesh At Oval Cricket Ground, 1971 & Who Got The Credit On That Day? From There Ain’t No Rules in Rock ’n’ Roll

   The book is available here. There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR (https://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR) In this Deep Dive review from his memoir, Kenny Denton recalls his experiences working for the PYE mobile studio during legendary rock performances. He highlights a specific 1971 charity concert at The Oval, which served as a personal milestone for him to prove his professional success to his childhood peers. The narrative details the technical expertise of his mentor, Vic Maile, while documenting the extensive list of iconic artists recorded by their team. A central conflict arises when a well-known engineer, Glyn Johns, supposedly took credit for the high-quality recording of The Who despite only arriving after the set. Furthermore, Denton explains the long delay in releasing these recordings due to financial disputes surrounding the event's charitable goals. Ultimately, the text serves as a reflection on professional integrity and the personal triumph of achieving one's dreams within the music industry. For the full story along with many more, are in my book “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll” is available from Amazon books, in paperback and Kindle. Please check out my Youtube channel https://m.youtube.com/user/denton115/videos (https://m.youtube.com/user/denton115/videos)

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   16 Sept 2026

   Kenny Denton’s Memoir.  "There Ain't No Rules in Rock ‘n’ Roll. "The Wild West of Legendary Classic Rock Studios. Disaster Strike at Pye Studios & The Birth of De Lane Lea Studios Wembley.

   The book is available here. There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR (https://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR) This Deep Dive review of excerpts from Kenny Denton’s memoir chronicles a transformative era in the British recording industry as staff migrated from the established Pye Studios to the cutting-edge De Lane Lea facility in Wembley. Denton describes surviving mass redundancies at Pye only to follow his colleagues to a technologically superior complex designed by the renowned Dave Siddle. The narrative highlights the extraordinary architecture and advanced technical capabilities of the new Wembley studios, which featured then-unprecedented amenities like an on-site restaurant. Through personal anecdotes, Denton reflects on the unpredictable nature of studio work, ranging from technical blunders with "mock stereo" to the emotional weight of professional loyalty. Ultimately, the text serves as a nostalgic tribute to the legendary figures and high-stakes environment of the 1960s and 70s rock 'n' roll recording scene. For the full story along with many more, are in my book “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll” is available from Amazon books, in paperback and Kindle. Please check out my Youtube channel https://m.youtube.com/user/denton115/videos (https://m.youtube.com/user/denton115/videos)

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   14 Sept 2026

   Kenny Denton's " There Ain't No Rules in Rock ‘n’ Roll." A Short Promo For The Book.

   For over 40/45 years I had the privilege to work with some of the most amazing, talented, crazy and often deluded people in the world of music and movies. I've spent endless hours stationed behind the mixing desk, orchestrating the recording and production processes for a diverse spectrum of artistes. From the remarkably gifted to those whose creative spark may have flickered less brightly, I've navigated them all. It began in 1969, at Pye Studios in London, where I was fortunate to learn the art of recording from some of the most acclaimed engineers of the time. I subsequently moved on to De Lane Lea Studios, an expansive state-of-the-art facility acclaimed as the world's largest purpose-built studio. Both Pye and DLL functioned as my educational institutions for mastering the intricacies of sound recording. Significantly, they also served as platforms for me to immerse myself in the realm of record production and song writing, where I gleaned insights from the luminaries who frequented the recording studio and consistently topped the charts. Throughout the years, I've regaled friends and family with countless anecdotes from this captivating journey. As moments turned into memories, the notion to preserve these tales began to crystallize, prompting a profound appreciation for the intricacies of the human mind. It's a marvel that commences its workings long before one's birth and doesn’t stop until the moment one sits down to write a book. Coming up with a name for a book is a crucial task and I needed something both attention grabbing and sales worthy. My initial ideas, "Sold Over 5 Million Copies Worldwide" and "The Number One Best Seller," both certainly have a catchy, attention-grabbing quality to them, but they might not accurately reflect the essence of the book's content. Compiling an accurate timeline of my narratives became achievable through consulting my diaries. Spanning from 1971 to 2009, I consistently maintained these journals, not out of any historical intent, but merely to log the sessions I worked on and the overtime hours I accrued. Unexpectedly, they have emerged as indispensable references, furnishing precise dates and contextual details to my various escapades. Reflecting on my experience within this captivating industry, I've arrived at a simple realisation: You may have been in the business for 5 minutes or for 20 years, you could be very gifted or have no talent at all but to achieve success you must remember one crucial thing There Ain't No Rules in Rock ‘n’ Roll. My book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR (https://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR) Please check out my Youtube channel Denton 115 Keeping The Memory Alive. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd0-UuaMjf0&t=742s (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rd0-UuaMjf0&t=742s)

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