Kenny Denton"s. "There Ain’t No Rules In Rock n Roll."  The Story of Onest Records. The Record Label. That Couldn't Have a Hit Because If Did. It Would Go Bankrupt.

Kenny Denton"s. "There Ain’t No Rules In Rock n Roll." The Story of Onest Records. The Record Label. That Couldn't Have a Hit Because If Did. It Would Go Bankrupt.

Author: Kenny Denton August 4, 2026 Duration: 23:42

My book is available here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFR

This Deep Dive Review provides a biographical sketch of Buck Holder, a deceitful and manipulative figure who operated Onest Records in the early 1970s. The narrative details how Holder deliberately structured his business to avoid commercial hits, allowing him to embezzle funds through complex international licensing schemes and falsified manufacturing invoices. Beyond his financial crimes, the memoir describes Holder as a narcissistic fantasist who exploited artists and employees alike while boasting of fabricated professional achievements. His career is characterised by a series of elaborate scams, ranging from money laundering with overseas royalties to the eventual collapse of a multi-million-pound deal with a German label. Ultimately, the source portrays a man whose only genuine talent was an unwavering expertise in embezzlement and self-enrichment at the expense of the music industry. Underneath his authoritative persona lay a profound lack of musical understanding, resulting in a legacy defined by fraud rather than artistic merit. 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


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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll"  Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.
Podcast Episodes
Kenny Denton’s Memoir. “There Ain't No Rules in Rock ‘n’ Roll.”  Excerpts. PT (3) The Legendary Pye Mobile. Capturing  Hendrix/The Who/ Chicago/John Sebastian. & The Chaos: Recording of the 1970 I O W Festival. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:37
My book is available here: There-Aint-Rules-Rock-Roll-ebook/dp/B0DB3KGRFRThis Deep Dive memoir excerpt part 3 provides a firsthand account of the 1970 Isle of Wight Festival from the perspective of a young sound engineer…