Daryl Eastlea

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Supertramp and Dave Margereson

“Their albums hadn’t accomplished much. I went to see them and liked them, especially the new songs… I then witnessed their break-up”: How manager Dave Margereson rebuilt Supertramp and helped them deliver a set of classic prog albums

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With an approach based on belief and camaraderie, the self-described captain of the band’s pirate ship steered Supertramp from failing pop group to hit records including Crime Of The Century and Breakfast In America

David Gilmour

David Gilmour: a celebration of the solo years

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A look at David Gilmour's work outside Pink Floyd

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The Managers That Built Prog: Charisma's Tony Stratton-Smith

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He was the founder of Charisma Records, nurtured Genesis’ talent and was described by Peter Hammill as “extraordinary.” Although only a band manager for seven years, his influence on prog was

Supertramp relaxing in the summertime with swimming trunks, circa 1974

The Managers That Built Prog: Dave Margereson, the man behind Supertramp

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Dave Margereson was partially responsible for Chris de Burgh’s Lady In Red, but we can forgive him for that as A&M’s managerial mastermind also helped turn pop-proggers Supertramp into the big