Sir Douglas Quintet.Chasing the Midnight Sun with Doug Sahm. From Kenny Denton's Memoir, “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll”

Sir Douglas Quintet.Chasing the Midnight Sun with Doug Sahm. From Kenny Denton's Memoir, “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll”

Author: Kenny Denton April 24, 2026 Duration: 26:00
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 review is from Kenny Denton’s memoir, “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll”, recounts his turbulent experience producing the Sir Douglas Quintet in 1982. The narrative begins with Denton being detained and fined by American customs for carrying a large sum of undeclared cash intended for the recording sessions. Upon arriving in San Francisco, he faced constant friction with the band’s eccentric and demanding leader, Doug Sahm, whose drug use and lack of discipline threatened the project. Denton describes a chaotic professional environment where he had to assert control as a "ringmaster" to manage the musicians' unprofessional behaviour. Despite the initial hostility and logistical disasters, the collaboration eventually resulted in the successful album Midnight Sun. Ultimately, the author reflects on his evolving relationship with Sahm, moving from mutual dislike to a deep, lasting admiration for the artist's unique talent, who he misses to this day.

The full story and more in my book “There Ain’t No Rules In Rock ’n’ Roll." Available from Amazon books.


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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