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.

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.

Author: Kenny Denton September 16, 2026 Duration: 23:58

The book is available here. 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

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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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