I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll

Join the godfather of modern music PR Alan Edwards for the launch of his memoirs, detailing his work with everyone from Bowie to Blondie; the Rolling Stones to the Spice Girls; Prince to Amy Winehouse.

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  • Monday, 10 June 2024 at V&A South Kensington

  • V&A South Kensington

  • Past event

+44 (0)20 7942 2000

  • V&A South Kensington

    Cromwell Road
    London, SW7 2RL

  • The Lydia and Manfred Gorvy Lecture Theatre

  • For Members

    and general public; general booking now open

  • Tickets cost £15.00 - £18.00

    Includes wine reception.

Past Event
I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll photo

I Was There traces Alan Edwards’ career from the thriving punk scene of ’70s London, which inspired him to set up his own PR company, through his work with acts such as Blondie and the Rolling Stones, his collaboration with David Bowie over nearly four decades, work with Prince, Usher, his move into the pop world with the Spice Girls, and beyond music to the world of fashion and politics. Join him in conversation with one of the UK’s favourite DJ’s, Absolute Radio’s Claire Sturgess for fascinating observations about some of the most brilliant artists of the last 50 years, and enjoy a front-row seat to the rise of PR as a major force in British society.

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