# Event Details - **Event Name**: I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for an evening with legendary music PR man Alan Edwards who will be discussing his acclaimed memoir 'I Was There’ with journalist York Membery.About I Was There:Alan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, has worked with some of the most legendary artists of our time, from David Bowie to the Spice Girls via the Rolling Stones, the Stranglers, Prince and Amy Winehouse.In I Was There, he describes getting his break in the mid-'70s as a scruffy, stoned 20-year-old just back from the hippie trail; his encounter with London's thriving punk scene, which inspired him to set up his own PR company; broadening his horizons as his work with the likes of Blondie takes him to the US and beyond; and his move into the world of pop with the Spice Girls during the tabloid-crazed '90s.At the centre of this story sits the defining relationship of Edwards' career: his close, thirty-year collaboration with David Bowie. He guides us through a series of vivid, funny, always insightful behind-the-scenes reports, whether he's playing a spontaneous game of football with Bob Marley, listening to Prince discuss the future of civilisation in a nightclub VIP area, or being used as a pawn in the power struggle between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards.Above all, we're treated to Edwards' fascinating observations about the brilliant artists he has worked with and what makes them tick, as he looks back on his role in the last five decades of music and culture.About Alan Edwards:Alan Edwards is the Founder of public relations giant The Outside Organisation which has represented an eclectic range of clients including the biggest music stars on the planet, corporations and brands, government, royalty, celebrities, charities, events, sports legends and clubs. Alan has been named the Number 1 Entertainment PR by industry bible PR Week for an unprecedented eight years in a row. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/london/i-was-there-dispatches-from-a-life-in-rock-and-roll-with-alan-edwards-tickets/80002448350747 - **Event Categories**: music, literary-art, art, sports, nonprofit, charities, trips-adventures, football - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 9.99, max: 9.99, currency: GBP - **Ticket informations**: - ticket_1 — 9.99 GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: London - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Books On The Rise - **lat**: 51.4573016 - **long**: -0.3038348 - **full address**: Books On The Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond TW10 6UB, United Kingdom, London ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards - **Image URL**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/thumbs/thumb69c3cfc17a820.jpg ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards being held? - **A:** I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards takes place on Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Thu, 23 Apr, 2026 at 08:30 pm at Books On The Rise, 80 Hill Rise, Richmond TW10 6UB, United Kingdom, London. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards? - **A:** Tickets for I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards are priced at GBP 10 per person. - **Q**: What is the refund policy for I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards? - **A:** Tickets for I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards are non-refundable. All sales are final - once purchased, tickets cannot be returned or exchanged. We recommend confirming your availability before completing your booking. - **Q**: Who is organizing I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards? - **A:** I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards is organized by Patrick Jones. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** I Was There: Dispatches from a Life in Rock and Roll with Alan Edwards is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in London, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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