How London Mobsters Trained a Record Producer. + My Early School Day Adventures. From Kenny Denton's Memoir, “There Ain’t No Rule In Rock ’n’

How London Mobsters Trained a Record Producer. + My Early School Day Adventures. From Kenny Denton's Memoir, “There Ain’t No Rule In Rock ’n’

Author: Kenny Denton April 16, 2026 Duration: 19:56
Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll" Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.
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London Lessons: Choirboys, Cons, and the South London Sound

This Deep Dice review looks at Kenny Denton’s memoir and describes his unconventional upbringing in South London, where he navigated a childhood surrounded by underworld figures and petty crime. The narrative details his brief, ill-fitted stint as a cathedral choirboy before highlighting his school friendships with the children of notorious pornographers and seasoned con artists. Through these associations, the author learned cynical life lessons about human greed and the influence of organized crime. His early working life involved employment under a member of the Richardson gang, a brutal rival to the Krays, who also managed Denton’s first band. Ultimately, these gritty experiences in a criminal environment served as the backdrop for his transition into a successful, decades-long career in the music industry. This account captures a vivid intersection between the South London subculture of the 1960s and the author's burgeoning professional aspirations. There is much more to this story in my book "There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll. Available From Amazon Books. Paperback and Kindle.


Step into the control room with Kenny Denton. His Kenny Denton's "There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll" Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry is a raw, firsthand account from behind the mixing desk, starting in 1969 at the legendary Pye Studios. This isn't a polished, myth-making show; it's the unvarnished truth from a career spent orchestrating recordings for everyone from the genuinely brilliant to the entertainingly misguided. Kenny pulls back the curtain on what really happens in the studio and on the road, sharing stories of the amazing, the talented, the downright crazy, and the often deluded characters he's encountered across music and film. Each episode of this podcast feels like a late-night conversation with a seasoned insider who has seen it all, offering a unique blend of music history and personal memoir. You'll hear the chaos, the creative breakthroughs, the hilarious missteps, and the quiet moments that define a life dedicated to sound. It’s a natural fit for anyone curious about the real, unglamorous, and utterly human side of making art. Tune in for tales where technical expertise meets wild anecdote, all delivered with the wit and wisdom of someone who knows the only real rule is that there aren't any.
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Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll" Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.
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The Birth of my first band, the Uniques in 1964 and the Rock Illusion [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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This Deep Dive review is from Kenny Denton’s memoir, which chronicles his early fascination with rock 'n' roll and his determination to form a band during the 1960s. Inspired by icons like The Beatles, a young Denton acq…

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