Listening History
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Northampton, United Kingdom
Peter Todd was born in Walthamstow, London. Entered the Record Business in 1978,working in independant promotion.
Co-founded Impulse Promotions,part of the Zomba Group of Companies in 1983.Worked closely with Clive Calder, Ralph Simon & John Fruinn. Promoting artists such as Billy Ocean, Mel & Kim, Princess, Hall & Oates, Billy Idol, Frankie Goes To Hollywood, Robert Palmer & Genesis. Between the years 1983 & 1987 Impulse promoted and was responsible for over 220 top 75 Hits.
Co-founded Champion Records in 1986.Hits at Champion included Salt 'n Pepa "Push It",DJ Jazzy Jeff "Girls Are Nothing But Trouble" & Whistle "Just Buggin'"
Founded Swanyard Records in 1988. Had immediate success with "Pump Up The Jam" by Technotronic. Both Album and Single reached No. 2 in the UK Charts. "Get Up" the follow up single was also No.2 The 3rd single from the album "This Beat Is Technotronic" reached No. 14. Total units sold in the U.K. were 1.4 million singles and 1/2 million albums. Swanyard Recor