Robbie Williams' manager, Tim Clark talks Mental Health, Island Records, How to stay sane in the music business
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Description
Veteran music industry manager Tim Clark sits down with JT to share his incredible journey—from growing up in Africa with his missionary parents to navigating the wild world of rock and roll.
He opens up about running Island Records, working with legends like Free, King Crimson, Nick Drake, Paul Kossoff, Bob Marley, and Bryan Ferry, and the highs and lows of the business. Tim also offers an intimate look at his legendary partner David Enthoven’s battle with heroin, cocaine, and alcohol addiction—and the remarkable story of his recovery through AA and NA.
Plus, the inside scoop on how they took Robbie Williams all the way to the top, and how Tim somehow managed to stay (mostly) sane through it all.
A must-listen for music lovers and industry insiders alike!
Life Jackets
Lifejackets in this podcast refer to the personal tools and rituals that keep us afloat in the waves of life. Whether it’s a film, tv show, music, a favourite book, a crossword puzzle, or the steady presence of a dog, these are the things that keep us afloat. Everyone needs their own lifejackets—small but essential things that help us stay sane in an insane world.
- Book – Madame Bovary, anything by Solzhenitsyn
- TV – The Mayor of Casterbridge
- Music – Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, The Eagles, Neil Young
- Gardening – I love planning gardens
- Hobbies/Exercise – Reading, Walking, Travel
- Pet – Buddy the Labrador
Great conversations. Relaxed and informative.