John Reid: "The break up with Elton sent me into a downward spiral, but it was either stop or die"

John Reid: "The break up with Elton sent me into a downward spiral, but it was either stop or die"

By Nina Myskow

John Reid set up his own company in 1971, his first client was Elton John. They soon became lovers as John managed the career of the biggest star of his time. John Reid went on to manage Queen and Billy Connolly, but hasn't spoken to Elton in 20 years. In this week's episode Nina talks to John Reid about his start in the music industry with Tamla Motown, what life was like as a 25yr old millionaire and how he and Elton John conquered the world.

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