Kenny Dentons" There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll" Stories From My 45 Years in The Music Industry.
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This 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 Kenny Denton working on the Pye Mobile recording truck. The narrative describes high-pressure interactions with Teo Macero, who issued a chilling and prophetic safety warning regarding Jimi Hendrix shortly before the artist's final major performance. Technical challenges are a central theme, including a chaotic power failure during Chicago’s set and a risky microphone repair amidst The Who’s thunderous stage show. The text also highlights the logistical tensions of the era, such as The Doors’ refusal to be filmed and payment disputes that disrupted the schedule. Beyond the professional hurdles, the author reflects on the personal exhaustion of the crew and a humble encounter with Kris Kristofferson. Ultimately, the passage captures a pivotal historical moment marking the transition between the idealistic 1960s counterculture and the burgeoning rock industry of the next decade. .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.
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