Richard R Lee#LeoSayer’s story is much more pleasant than most from that time in the #musicbiz. Most artists were swindled, became addicted to drugs and other vices and ended up broke, destitute and mere shells of their former selves. The 60’s - 70’s - 80’s music extravaganza enriched only a handful, while thousands were cast by the wayside. It was built into the #businessmodel from the very beginning. #GriftersGonnaGrift. https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/12/unbelievable-life-leo-sayer-interview-songs-sex-swindled-spooky-phone-call-elvis?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
The unbelievable life of Leo Sayer! The songs, the sex, being swindled – and a spooky phone call from Elvis
He lit up the 1970s with a string of hits, before falling out of the public eye. But was any man ever more connected? He discusses extraordinary encounters with Muhammad Ali and Keith Moon – and why he stormed out of Celebrity Big Brother