The Captain Meets His Dad - The History Of Andertons Music Co.
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- Опубліковано 28 бер 2020
- Ever wanted to learn the history of Andertons Music Co? Check out our very special episode of "The Captain Meets" where Lee Anderton sits down with his Dad (Mr Anderton) to talk everything from growing up around music to how Andertons became the iconic store known today!
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↪️ Episode Guide ↩️
» Growing Up (1:04)
» The Start Of Andertons Music Co. (38:21)
» Mr Andertons Musical Career (1:09:00)
» Opening Multiple Stores (1:20:00)
» The Captain Starting at Andertons Music (1:56:00)
» The Andertons We Know Today (2:14:00)
» Andertons & ACM (2:17:45)
» The Captain Has A Surprise Gift For His Dad (2:41:17)
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I’m blown away, overwhelmed & slightly emotional about how this video has been received. At a time where we’re all re evaluating our priorities, I’m so happy that my dad & I decided to do this. Dad - If you ever decide to come out of retirement the door is open for you to have your own show. Thanks for everything, love you loads.
I never knew my father but I had a very loving grandfather who I still miss so much, he passed away in 1987.
Take care, from Down Under.
A great guy and a great role model. You are very lucky to have such a fantastic father. Greetings to you both from Thailand and stay safe in these uncertain times.
Lee, you guys are a great inspiration around the world ( all the way over here in the US ) and the main reason I personally got back into playing in 2017 after taking a break in 2012. I look forward to your guys uploads every day and hope you, your family, and Andertons staff are staying safe at home and getting a good break! Thanks for sharing this awesome look into your family history and legacy of Andertons! Cheers man! Also, make sure to check on Pete every now and then while he's locked down at the shop 😉 he seemed to be going a lil whacky the last video 😅😂
Posterity ;)
I wondered who would sit through 2hrs 44mins of this. And that person turned out to be me....fascinating stuff! Take care everyone at Anderton's :-)
I can't believe Lee just met his dad for the first time in this video. Truly inspiring x
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Unless you interview Eric Clapton for 2 hours you will NEVER outdo this............it is fantastic stuff
It’s mad how close the shop is to Hurtwood Edge. It’s so doable.
What is Hurtwood Edge?
@@arranfox1554 Clapton's house I suppose ?
I doubt that I would be able to sit through a 2 hour Eric Clapton interview like I did through this one! Now isn't that funny?
@@halfindy yes absolutely, clapton's opinion on lots of things doesn't resonate with me. Killer guitarist though.
Ive had a rocky relationship with my father, havnt spoken to him in close to 9 years! after watching this, with eyes full of tears, Ive decided its well time to catch up! Thank you Lee, and thank you Admiral!!!!
I haven't spoken to my Dad since 1992...since he died
Dad-son relationship. Most difficult and important one for a guy. But what can we do? I I guess forgive the old men and ourselves for whatever and thank them for bringing us here. They did what they could and knew.
@Kaptain Kid but it was funny. Admit it...
You get ONE LIFE....ONE FATHER....get on it dude....throw pride aside....talk to Jesus....ask HIM to soften your heart....HE will...my pops is my best friend....I’m sure yours loves you very much
Hope it worked out for you Chris.
I like his Dad, you can see why Lee is the way he is.
Sweet dad, apple doesn't fall far from the tree.
Yeh. Nice guy.
Wish my dad had been like that... instead of the arsehole he was.
Dad is way cooler. I am 62 and he seems younger than I.
He balances that bottle of water on his knee as if it were a bottle of whiskey.
You know Lee has heard all of his shit before but laughs like its all new.
"The Admiral" seems like a really nice guy and he looks great for 73. Now we see where Lee gets a lot of his charm. Wonderful share!
That sounds really cool, The Admiral.
He will never equal his dad who has the classic manner of speaking in the British accent that is super expressive and makes everything sound better than it is.
What a fantastic video. Really enjoyed hearing the back story and anecdotes.
Brilliant stories, love this video. Sounds so much like my dads early music exploits. Great to hear - keep these videos coming, they are entertaining through lockdown.
Duuuude...he announced he was going to start a music shop, and the guy who ran the music shop he was currently working for gave him a bunch of stock and said, “pay for it when you can.” They don’t make them like that anymore. That’s class, right there. I don’t care what his teeth looked like...
Lol right.
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Damn right, those fairytale starts to older guys careers are dead these days 😑
Lovely to see the rapport between you two and to hear the whole story. Pete, you and I go back to the beginning at dear old Harry Webber’s shop and I well remember giving you all the Premier posters I had in the car to make Stoke Fields look busy as you had so little stock when you started. Remember your mum and Harry with great affection. You guys can be truly proud of a great achievement....well done !
At school with Pete Green, not just Pete Green the actual Peter Green....Lucky man!
Amazing, but was the actual Bruce Dickinson (Iron Maiden) that supported ACM?
@@TheAlanSaunders Bruce Dickinson from the band Little Angels.
@@adiohead Bruce Dickinson who needs more cowbell
Clearly a Man Of The World … Saw Greeny at Byron Bay a few years back, living legend.
Ya haha, there’s a difference between ‘the’ Peter Green and Pete Green the one armed wall paper hanger !!
THE ADMIRAL!!!!!
The Admiral and the Captain, what an epic interview. A massive lesson in doing the right thing - or things - at the right time. One of the best videos ever and not a minute too long. More fathers need to be like this.
Lee posture is so humble and respectful through all the video, but his eyes are so childish and full of joy. It’s like his body is paying some respect to his dad unconsciously. This is what great men are made.
Woah im so jealous! I hope I get to meet my dad!
I laughed way too hard at this😂😂
I actually lolled.
LMAO
This was too funny yet sad at the same time
You're not met the milkman
Dear Lee, how lovely to see your Dad again! It's been at least 25 years since I last saw him (maybe more!). Come to think of it he would have been the same age you are now! I remember him taking the whole Anderton's crew bowling! Anderton's always felt like family, you've all created such a wonderful legacy! Please give him my best and congratulations on your continued success! Many thanks Warren
Hi warren
@@Lozh1993 hello there!
@@Producelikeapro hi warren, it is great to have a shop like this one and incredible producers like you xx big hug from Bristol,UK
When one of my favorite UA-camrs knows, loves and respects another one of my favorite UA-camrs, it gives me warm feelings and makes me smile :)
@@flaviohenrique8365 that’s amazing! Thanks ever so much
In 15 years from now you will look at this program and think to yourself " I am so glad I sat down with Dad and did this." It is heartwarming to watch. I lost my Dad 20 years ago and would love to have had a video of his memory's . Treasure it mate.❤️
I have watched sooooooooooo many Andertons videos, I couldn't even begin to tell you how many. But at 2:44:46 i have to say, "this video is far too short" Thank you, I'm 66 and I'm pretty sure I won't look that good when I'm 74, but I do have a great relationship with my son. Fascinating video so glad I took the time watch it.
There’s something incredibly relaxing about listening to an old guy tell stories.
There is nothing that can replace those years of experience, that turn into wisdom. Its not a happy thought, but no one is getting any younger, so it's our obligation to listen and pass on the wonderful stories that older folks have to share.
As an American, I must say it's almost too relaxing to listen to older British men talk. They fade in and out a bir, raising and lowering their voices as they speak which is a bit distracting for me. I had to replay this video a few times to hear and understand some of the softer bits.
Honestly I entirely agree. This guy really reminds me of Brian May as to how they tell stories of "the good ol' days" and it's so fascinating to me. Funny to see that Lee's dad and Brian had a similar upbringing! London with dad's who loved building things because they had no money!
Lot's of practice. They have better stories to talk about as well. Rock instruments were just coming into vogue and he was a pioneer. Lee has it easy in comparison.
An old Englishman at that
They sit exactly the same way..... Mannerisms and poster are identical!
Sorry, Lee is PC. His dad is a real man, he man-spreads. Different era
John Austin I.love when he referred to women as “birds” So Austin Powers
Your Dad is an absolute GENTLEMAN, this has been one hell of an experience . I could listen to him for hours . The funny thing was watching him relax into it . Body language changing . You are a lucky man Lee with a fantastic Dad/Raconteur. Best of luck and here is to another 50 years .
What a gentleman!!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder Captain Lee is such a nice guy!!!
Lee, your dad is the coolest guest you’ve ever interviewed. A great story.
So I guess it's a family trait the fact that you appear 10 years younger than you actually are :-) Rock on!
He's such a handsome guy for his age.
How old is the captain ?
Belo Blues 47 Or 48 born in 1972
My father too was a piano and organ player. He also was a policeman for 25yrs and moonlighted at Shafers piano in Silverspring Maryland. Just loved this video. I've been a fan of Andertons videos since the beginning. This was a great watch. Thank you.
Good to know that the captain finally gets to meet his dad for the first time, dreams can come true
i'm so happy the captain finaly got to meet his dad
Who the hell gave this a thumb down? This was a great interview. Capt your Dad and Granddad sound like proper legends. your Dad tells great stories. good stuff!
EDIT: What a small world, I am also an angler (among other things) and have Met Chris Ball many times, he is also a Legend!
Wasp breeders mate -Internet's infested with 'em.
PMTVUK :D
You could put up a video that explains the secrets of the universe and how to make a million dollars in 5 minutes, and some happy asshole would give it a thumbs down. In this case, it's either teenage guitar players who have a 5 minute attention span, or middle age guitar players who never grew up. Fortunately the vast majority of viewers of this channel are smart and appreciate what Lee has done with this awesome channel.
@@budgetguitaristcom I would thumb-down such a video on the basis of it clearly being bullshit... but this promises to be fascinating (I haven't actually watched it yet!).
Me. I did it.
This has been such an emotional watch for me, I am 64 and am the son of a self made man via the family business route and so many things your dad has talked of remind me of that classic father son relationship. I am honoured to be a customer and I have benefited from your customer approach, wishing you both all the best and thank you for this unique insight.
OMG, This brings a tear to my eye Lee. Peter is truly an incredible person and I thank him, You and Stuart for starting my career in our industry. What an amazing video! These are incredible memories I will cherish dude.
Thanks man - let’s catch up soon.
When can we see Captain meets his wife.
Wey-hey! ;}
When she arrives in the post
he already has or she wouldn't be his wife.
Lol thats a good one .
yes please!!!!!!!!!!
The first time Lee hasn't had to interview someone. His dad was just on a roll.
Great storyteller
It was a great interview. I want his outfit too.
Generations of drummers absolutely love this. Having your grand po make your toys now that's a badass. Didn't know you were Andertons. God bless you n your cool pops.
Easily the greatest Captain Meets ever! So great! A history lesson. Got to learn about a great man that I hadn't known before. Got to learn more about the Captain and Andertons. Got a bit of an unintentional inspiring motivational story (be kind, work hard and just look at the amazing Legacy you can create). And had a bunch of laughs! Chuckled at the Admiral and then laughed even harder every time I heard Pete laughing in the background lmao Oh, and actually long enough for a change 😉
Yes indeed @Hulk Slayer Could listen to this lovely man all day long. What a wonderful history he has created.
From the mention of being in a band as a young teen with Peter Green, to the presentation of the Harmony H75 (which I may or may not have cried during), this was worth EVERY MINUTE! And it's definitely the longest UA-cam video I've ever watched. But man, it brought me down my own memory lane with my dad and with the music store my musical journey began in. And I feel awful for the miserable sh!ts who couldn't help their despicable selves and hit the 👎🏻. Those poor, pathetic souls. Thank you!
Hear hear well said sir.
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Lee you dad is such a lovely man, and he looks a lot younger than he is, brilliant interview, really enjoyed his journey, fantastic way to spend a couple of hours , many thanks
Stay safe team!
Looks like you are still about 2m away so all good! 😜
Great to get to know your dad! ☀️👍🎶 Stay safe & continue your video entertainment!👍
Great interview..
Bloody hell... he's looking great for 73/74. I'd have guessed he was in his 50s
Dear Captain, Thanks so much for sharing this, I'm a contemporary of your fathers, he reminded me so much of my own experience in taking my fathers company forward. We shared the same Nat West experience. I had been a guitarist , playing the same circuit of London clubs and my first guitar was a Harmony sovereign. I now collect Martins , Fenders and Gibson's, (pride of place is a 1941 D28.) When your store re- opens please let me know I should love to visit!
You can tell how much Lee looks up to his Dad. Sometimes I think the world needs more sons looking up to there Dad's!
True but don't underestimate the importance of grammar. Sons looking up to their dads.
Sometimes you need dad's to actually give a shit about their sons for this to happen.
World needs more dads worthy of being looked up to.
their*
They're their there.
@@hughjass5156 Exactly what I thought!
By the stories your father must be in his 70's he looks like a man in his 50's,and his stories a gold.
mbsnyderc 63 or 64 considering he was born in ‘46, doesn’t look a day over 55
@@kobepowell8752 If he was born in '46, he would be 73 or 74
He definitely looks young for his age though
Yes, Lee looks 30 and his dad 50. But in reality they must be 20 yrs older, if Lee was born in 1972
A wonderful inspirational story of sucess,blood,sweat and tears
Nothing worth doing comes easy does it?
Hands down one of the best ever episodes on Andertons TV, a fascinating story and I think we are in part in debt to the “Admiral”.
Many thanks.
😊👍
I worked for this gentleman
a good few years ago, on a small week long project. Hasn’t changed a bit!
Amiable, erudite and genuine. A lovely man.
when andertons date and procreate they wear blindfolds to ensure there is no visual bias
Based on the Captain's wife, he has better luck at choosing women blindfolded than guitars.
@@dcflake5645 how do you know? Have you seen pics of her?
Pete is prince Andrew's cousin.
Love u'r Dad. I'm old, and can relate. Just in an American form.
Such an interesting conversation, I was drawn in from the start. What a legend of a dad you have lee. I think he’s very proud of you and how you’ve brought the business forward. Really well done.👍❤️
“Pickled onion stabber” 😂😂👌 that’s a band name if ever there was one!
I can see the “POS” T-Shirts clearly in my mind. 😁
Admiral Anderton is like a wonderfully aged James Bond. How is the first we have seen of him, he is great!
Amazing to listen to the stories and history. Nearly 3 hours passed like 10 minutes. Riveted to the seat watching. Your dads an amazing guy and glad he has kept his direct non PC ways. Real star of the show!
Man, what a video that was. Lee, thank you for what you do and for making Andertons such an amazing place to shop. Peter, thank you for starting it all in the first place and helping to create one of the best musicians' stores not only in the UK but the world.
Also, Peter comes across as the kind of guy who would be awesome to have a few pints with at the pub.
Ok - when I started watching this I hadn't realised it was almost 3 hours long. When it finished watching I couldn't believe almost 3 hours had passed. Absolutely hands down one of the best things I have watched on UA-cam. Thanks for letting us all in. Fantastic, insightful and entertaining. If he hasn't already done so Peter needs to write a book and do a TED talk. Thanks Guys.
My wife and I traveled to London with friends last October, and the 2 of us went to Guilford to visit Anderton's store. I made up some excuse about wanting to see Guilford Castle, but my wife knew better. We were truly blown away by the staff. They were incredibly informed and helpful . I understand why they wone the Customer Choice award at NAMM.
Guildford castle? Nah ... you could have used Hogs Back Brewery as a better excuse ;)
@@JonathanCooperGB Only if they have gluten free beer. :(
Well this is a heartwarming video. My father and yours would have been around the same age, 73, sadly he passed seven years ago. He bought me my two first guitars, a cheap acoustic and a solid Yamaha electric starter pack few years later back in 2008 when I was turning 15. He wasn't a musical person himself, but he was supportive and never told me to turn my volume down, hehe. I miss him every day, make sure you hug your pops extra hard when these strange times subside.
What a Star. Give the Admiral his own series 👍🏻😎
Have been following for years and been in the store many times but never commented before. This is probably the best video you've made to date! Well worth the past few hours. Shows why you've been so successful.
I saw this vlog in my feed, noted the length - 2h:44m, you have to be joking! Sunday afternoon I decided to watch it in 20 minute chunks but I was so fascinated that I watched the whole thing, occasionally picking up my ukulele. Andertons really need to get behind the Ukulele, the ultimate introduction to string instruments for young and old.
From all the Anderton's videos this was by far one of my favourites. What a great Story.
My wife and I really enjoyed your story " "Lee and Dad"...so beautiful to see two men, Dad and Son discuss Family History...we need Andertons ' USA" store(s)...your different and there are many Vintage Stores but G.C. sucks and Andertons Rocks..do it in the USA...we need you Blokes!
This might be my favorite episode, and it certainly has the best like-to-dislike ratio I’ve ever seen on UA-cam. It’s also touching that Lee’s dad was much more interested in the old photo (history) than the beautiful vintage guitar that he was gifted.
Great video Lee and a period I know well as I had a similar journey to your dad working at Jones & Crossland in the early 70's in Birmingham. Eventually bought the business in 84 & would meet your dad at dealer events for the likes of Roland & Simmons. I seem to remember him at an event for Yamaha held in Monaco, all very glamorous:) Great Story & my has he aged well! Sold my store to Carlsbro in the 90's but had a brief return in 2004 when I started World Guitars which the late Jeff Pumfrett bought from me in 2008. My best wishes & regards to both you and all the best in these unbelievably difficult times.
I bought my first guitar from JC's. It was, is, a left hand Gibson SG. I bought it new in about 1973 but it was made in 1966. I still have it, $$$$$ ??? Maybe it was you that sold it to me. Thanks for that if you did!
God damn Captain, where to start. Just sat through all of that in one sitting and enjoyed every minute. What an absolute joy to watch. It completely reinforces my belief that as a musician of any level you get to be part of a wonderful family that just lives for the music. I can't thank you and your dad enough for being so honest and open and letting us all in. Absolutely brilliant. Thank you \m/
You may not realize how special this video is right now, but you will always have this to look back on and enjoy the stories that were shared. I lost my dad 18 months ago and would have loved to have him in a video sharing stories from years past.
Well done and congratulations to you both on your successes!
Father and son moments warm my heart ❤️
Fun fact about the instrumental 'Telstar' mentioned 9:33 (producer was Joe Meek btw) is the rhythm guitarist on the track was George Bellamy father of Matt Bellemy of Muse.
Muse sucks
yayayaokoksure no one asked
@@yayayaokoksure their success tells otherwise
I mean, the puerile jealousy is quite evident in a statement made in that manner.
Real high brow dissertation on his irrational dislike of Muse.
Love the weight the gravity that your Dads words has on you. He must have been (and still)a great father.
Needless to say this is THE BEST episode ever.
How does he look so young
because he is rich
@@theguitarsurgeon6213 Keith Richards says hi.
Imagine, it might be for another reason. Imagine. Like a positive attitude to life, in which he focuses on what is important, exercises, and doesn't fill his body with crap.
Both of them, really. Lee is something like 48 as well.
@@joebryant8500 I believe having money does help a bit, and also clean living can help and genetics.
@@theguitarsurgeon6213 Yea when you have lots of money you just wipe your skin with it
your dad is a fascinating story teller. Great show
Absolute mad lad. Been waiting to meet this fine gentleman for a long time.
In my opinion, this is a prime example of a fantastic history lesson. First-class story-telling, the occasional joke, and really engaging. Thanks, Admiral Anderton!
That was utterly fantastic, could listen to that man tell his stories forever and all of us join Lee in thanking Mr. Anderton for his contribution to the music community because I am sure he has in one way or another influenced more people directly or indirectly than he can ever imagine.
Need to start drinking after a while. Red wine.
So interesting watching Lee and his dad talk about the history of Andertons, I could easily watch this for 2 hours and 44 minutes...oh wait, looks like I did! Great video! Thanks Lee.
ikr?
Really lovely watching this. Reminds me of my old man talking about the 50's/60/70's music scene in Australia and how he and friends played gigs all over the place. They never amounted to much but the tales of the people he mixed with.....all the boys from The Easybeats, Masters Apprentices, Billy thorpe and the Aztecs, The Atlantics and later the boys from AC/DC all sitting in our house over the years. I was lucky to have a 'hack' old bassist as my father to influence my music exposure.
your old man is a top bloke, great sense of humour, this interview is like an epic movie, nice one
Considering your dads age, he looks brilliant
Wow that was a trip down memory lane. Born in Guildford in 1958 and still here. Bought my first electric in the early 70s from the Stoke Fields shop - a Columbus Les Paul copy. Also bought my first proper amp - a WEM ER40 with 2x12 cab. I certainly remember Harry in the shop. I also hired some PA equipment for my first gig from the small shop across the road (perhaps that was the original store). That would have been 1975/76. The gig was at the hall in West Clandon opposite the Onslow Arms (where my current band played quite recently). Recruited Peter our bass player via the notice board (I think the advert said something like "own teeth and private income preferred"!). So still a customer after all these years and fascinating to hear how it all started. And yes, Lee, your dad is correct about the Guildford accent - more of a Hampshire burr, but not heard so much these days. Had forgotten about the North Street shop!
This is why Andertons is such a fantastic music retailer.
What an absolutely amazing episode this is. Your father has had an amazing life and you can hear it in his voice how much he enjoyed this trip down memory lane. Great job Lee
Being born in 53 these nostalgic stories are brilliant nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
I started watching this episode at 1am, near 4am it ended and I was captivated until the end. Absolutely fantastic Lee, having been self employed my entire working life from a gardener to owning a cycle shop, I can relate to so much of this, it's not a job you ever switch off from at the end of the day. By far the most enjoyable "programme" I've seen all year. Thank you Lee and Lee Dad!
Stuck at home working so over the course of 2 days i watched this entire, marathon video. Loved it, thanks for sharing. Great to hear the whole history of Andertons, as a small business owner in Florida I enjoyed hearing the ups and downs to bring a business to life. Well done and it is in good hands to keep it going, Lee!
I used to live in College Road, behind the Hayden Place shop. I bought my Fender acoustic in the closing down sale of the North Street shop. My wife went to school with your brother, Guy. I used to bunk off school and play the pinball machine in the early 80s until John chucked us out. Now I just bought a mic online. Thanks for this trip down memory lane. You may be international now but you’ll always be my local music shop, even though I live hundreds of miles away now.
Great stories and great sense of humour. Your dad seems like a top bloke Lee.
I had to watch the entirety of this in segments throughout the day, but, I gotta say: it’s worth watching the entire thing. The history of Andertons is actually incredible. Also, what an amazing time capsule piece this interview will be years from now! Thanks for this.
i thought the same thing,,when lee's kids are older they can watch this and have a laugh for sure,,,and a history lesson too,,,
i think we need a section on here called the "Admiral chats" and just let him reminisce what a great guy!
Great job! Well done! Hope to visit one day when we get out of this mess.
I've got to say, this is probably the best The Captain Meets. Hearing stories like this is so wholesome.
Less Chappers and more Admiral.
@@alwaysopen7970 I don't think we'll be seeing Chappers back on the channel again any time soon, if ever.
I’m very glad that Lee was able to meet his father. Both of my parents died years before I was born.
🤣
Genius!
beaflat bee To be fair; I think it was Groucho Marx who first said this.
A few terms.. freehold.. and turnover.. are these referring to owning with no mortgage and sales respectively? Around 2 hours 8 minutes.. what an amazing story. Now 50,000 more people want to work at Andertons.. this is the first “captain meets” that I’ve watched all the way through. Thank you both for your time and stories
So cool Captain' To hear your dad Mr. Anderton (The Admiral) Talk. Thank you.
Just finished the entire interview in one go! Absolutely fascinating hearing about the history of Anderton's. Best Captain Meets ever! Mr. Anderton is an entertaining story teller and a cool guy. I appreciate and identify with his determination to not repeat his difficult relatinship with his father with his son. Sometimes in life we learn the right way to be by being shown the wrong thing. Lee, thank you so much for sharing this engaging conversation with your dad with us all. You both are so proud of each other, and that is so nice to see.
How awesome is this! Lee you can keep this video forever and maybe in the future we will have one of your children interviewing you.
This was remarkable and thanks for sharing this amazing history. I got a little teary-eyed because I realized how much I miss my dad. Thanks again!
Incredibly interesting. I recognise a lot of things talked about here, being about 12 years older than Lee and 12 years younger than his dad. What an amazing back story to the business. I am so glad that Lee did this video 👍
Lee, being a yank, I have only learned of your shop this past year, but watch your videos regularly. I thouroughly enjoyed the entire 2:44 video of your conversation with your Dad. What a fascinating story, and he seems like a wonderful man, who's very proud of his son. I encourage you to spend as much time as possible with him. I'm exactly 10 years older than you, and after an 8 year period of almost no relationship with my Dad, we resolved our issues, and I was lucky enough to have worked things out with Dad several years before he passed away in 2017. It seems as though there's a great deal of love between the two of you, but a physical distance judging by your comment about the number of times he'd been in the shop. I may have mistaken what you were saying, but just remember that you only get one Dad, and I certainly wish I'd spent more time with him. Your Dad reminds me of mine in a lot of ways, I'd say you hit the jackpot with him.
Best regards, Keith C
Richmond, VA. USA
Best performance by the father of a Captain since Keith Richards.
9:42 To answer Pete's question: The producer who did Telstar by the Tornados was Joe Meek. Very fun interview, we need more Pete in this channel. cheers
I love how Lee is nervous at the beginning. :-) The Admiral is very handsome :-)
Yeah, I had that problem when my twenty two year old girlfriend met my fifty year old father and subsequently told me that she found him extremely attractive!
@@TheAlanSaunders was that a good omen for your future though?
Lee is still deferential. Albeit building on his dad's foundations, he has been more successful in growing the business by far (at least until the present crisis), but he still treats his dad as the boss.
*"Sounds like Mr. Anderton.."*
'Mr. Anderton signature, when?'
You might call Lee, Mr Andertons signature model.
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My dad was the reason i got into music in the first place… piano, guitar, bass, he guided me through it all. I can’t help but get emotional at this now, sincerely hope both the captain and admiral are doing well ❤️
Your Dad's stories are a treasure. Well done! Giving him the Harmony was absolute class
I've wanted Lee to talk proper retail for a long time, now I get Lee and his dad ☺️
As a retailer at heart I found this fascinating! How your dad resisted the urge to open multiple stores when things were going well?! But this is undoubtedly enabled you to keep yourselves grounded and the Andertons brand true...in it's 4 walls. Congratulations on all well deserved success 😊
Thank you Mr. Anderton, you were a perfectionist and everything you sought to do, did and, and learned, inspired a generation. Thank you Lee, for sharing your Dad and the history of the Empire! And of course, Thank you Harry for getting it all sorted to begin with.