Pleased to meet you...! Welcome to Lip Service! 

Our very first guest is Andrew Loog Oldham: the original manager and producer of The Rolling Stones, and the teenage Svengali who shaped their early sound, style, and mythology. 

In 1963, at just 19, Andrew signed the Stones, secured their record deal, positioned them as the dangerous antidote to The Beatles, and produced their first run of classic hits. He also famously locked Mick and Keith in a room until they began writing together, sparking one of the most legendary songwriting partnerships of all time. 

In this rare, revealing conversation, he reflects on how he transformed the Stones from R&B hopefuls into global icons: securing their record deal, shaping their rebellious image, pushing Mick and Keith to write their own songs, and producing their first run of classic hits. Oldham also opens up about his media strategies, his mental health struggles, and the moment he walked away, leaving the band to Allen Klein.

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Lip Service is produced and presented by Simon Harper.

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