Fine Old Tales: Tom Newman Autobiography

by Tom Newman, Chris Dewey (Editor)

Tom Newman’s brutally honest life story begins with pre-school memories, through teenage dreams of being a rock star and ultimately to becoming best known as a talented music producer. Tom is a renowned English record producer and musician, most celebrated for his work on Mike Oldfield’s groundbreaking Tubular Bells. Originally a guitarist in 1960s bands like The Tomcats and July, Newman shifted into music production after a fateful introduction to Richard Branson, going on to play a pivotal role in founding Virgin Records. His knack for capturing deeply emotive performances—despite having little formal technical training—became a defining hallmark of his production style.

268 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 2, 2025