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Serendipity in Stockholm: EMI Music Industry Legend, Sven Ake Peterson
Imagine sitting down at a gig in Stockholm, striking up a conversation with the person next to you, and realising you’re talking to a man who didn't just witness music history—he helped package and sell it. From the tactile era of vinyl to the invisible world of streaming, he’s seen it all.
Today’s episode is a special one. It’s the result of a chance meeting at a Quint Starkie gig with a man named Sven Ake Peterson. Sven spent his entire career as a music executive for EMI in Sweden.
We’re talking about a career spent in the company of icons—David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Tina Turner—but more…
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