Magnet Records

Magnet Records was a record label started in 1973 by Michael Levy and acquired by Warner Bros. Records in 1988 for an estimated £10m. Artists on the label included Alvin Stardust, Adrian Baker, Silver Convention, Darts, Kissing the Pink, Bad Manners, D:Ream, David D'Or, and Chris Rea. Music management expert Kim Glover began her music career working for Michael Levy in the radio promotions department, and eventually ended up as Head of TV and Rad... more
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