Ben Matthews, memories of meeting Kenny Denton for the first time From Kenny Denton's memoir "There Ain't No Rules In Rock n Roll"

I remember the first time I met Kenny; I was sticking postage stamps on to seven-inch record envelopes in the reception area of the small record company I worked at. Suddenly, the entrance door swung open and in walked Kenny - a man of short stature, adorned with thick, curly brown hair and sporting flares contributing to his very distinctive style. His infectious smile, stretching as wide as his lapels, lit up the room, and clearly, everyone was delighted to see him.

It quickly became apparent why Kenny was so well-liked, he possessed a warmth and kindness rarely encountered in the cut-throat world of the music industry.

Fast forward a year or so and fate threw me an unexpected opportunity: the co ...