Peter Asher

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Famed music executive Peter Asher reveals to The Leonard Lopate Show what he is reading and watching.

Peter Asher, one half of the seminal British Invasion pop duo Peter and Gordon, discusses making his NYC debut with his multimedia show “A Musical Memoir of the 60s and Beyond,” from May 3-7, at Feinstein's at Loews Regency. In his long career as a music executive he won two Grammy Awards for “Producer of the Year,” and worked with such luminaries as James Taylor, Linda Ronstadt, Randy Newman, Joni Mitchell, Diana Ross, Neil Diamond, Cher, Morrissey, Elvis Costello, Jane Monheit, The Dixie Chicks and Billy Joel. His show at Feinstein’s includes film footage and photos from his personal collection and includes stories from his career.