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5 unusual facts about Derek Lawrence


Derek Lawrence

In the late 1960s he worked for Harold Shampan at Film Music (part of Top Rank) and as freelance producer (inspired by Meek) for The Pretty Things, The Zephyrs, The Nocturnes etc.

Derek Lawrence is a record producer, famous for his work for Joe Meek's Outlaws, Deep Purple, Machiavel and Wishbone Ash.

Ma Normandie

The short-listed composers were: Derek Lawrence, Gerard Le Feuvre, James Taberner and a joint composition by Kevin Porée and Matheson Bayley; the traditional song "Beautiful Jersey"/"Man Bieau P'tit Jèrri" was also included in the shortlist.

Sunshine Day

Sunshine Day is the title of British progressive rock group Jethro Tull's debut single, produced by Derek Lawrence, released in 1968 by MGM Records.

Wishbone Four

Wishbone Four was also the first release not produced by Derek Lawrence but by the band themselves.



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