Peter Asher: The vital musical link between The Beatles, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand and other legends

Peter Asher: The vital musical link between The Beatles, James Taylor, Barbra Streisand and other legends profiles the long career of producer and manager Peter Asher, who is still active at age 83. The article discusses a new documentary film, “Peter Asher, Everywhere Man,” which highlights collaborators including Linda Ronstadt, Paul McCartney, Carole King, Rufus Wainwright, Eric Idle and Twiggy. Born in London, Asher is portrayed as a behind-the-scenes figure whose opportunities came from timing and “grabbing” openings rather than a master plan. The piece cites multiple career milestones, including success as part of the duo Peter & Gordon with the No. 1 hit “A World Without Love,” and his role as co-owner of Indica, a London bookstore and art gallery where John Lennon met Yoko Ono in 1966. It also notes that in 1968 Asher led A&R at Apple, signing James Taylor and producing Taylor’s self-titled debut for the label.