“I got three whacks with the cane for lying and skipping school. So I blame The Beatles for me being in the music business. I also blame them for getting a whacking!” Derek Shulman’s path to Gentle Giant

COPENHAGEN, DENMARK - JANUARY: Derek Shulman of Gentle Giant performs on stage in January 1972 in Copenhagen, Denmark. (Photo by Jorgen Angel/Redferns).

In 2025 Derek Shulman published a memoir in which he explored his history as vocalist with Gentle Giant, previous band Simon Dupree And The Big Sound and his move into the A&R world, where he signed Bon Jovi, Dream Theater, Pantera and others. Marking the book launch, he reflected on his formative years with Prog.

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