Career
He is well known as the man who discovered Elton John and introduced him to lyricist Bernie Taupin. Williams has been a prominent figure of the music and film industry for many years as a press agent, A&R head, artist manager, film music producer, and publisher. He was the music supervisor of films including The Last Emperor, Absolute Beginners, and Naked Lunch.
During the, Williams worked with Cathy McGowan, who presented Ready Steady Go! He was also a press agent for a number major artists such as Sonny & Cher, Cream, Robert Stigwood, and for Brian Epstein"s Saville Theatre.
In 1967, he discovered Elton John and introduced him to Bernie Taupin. Williams managed Elton John for his first five albums.
He also launched and managed Stealers Wheel (Gerry Rafferty) and The Blues Band. Since 1984, Williams has been one of Europe’s leading film and television music producers.
Williams was the music supervisor of The Last Emperor, Absolute Beginners and Naked Lunch. film critics" award.
During this period, Williams was instrumental in the acquisition of Bill Lowery"s Atlanta-based Lowery Music Publishing Group for Sony Music Entertainment. The catalogue included the songs "Be Bop a Lula", "Young Love" and "Rose Garden". He was appointed as Sony"s consultant for three years to oversee the transition of the business.
As of 2007 Williams runs his own music publishing/production company, Crumbs Music and continues to sign new artists, composers, and catalogues.
His latest project on Crumbs-The Label is Ali Campbell"s album Running Free featuring Smokey Robinson, Katie Melua, Lemar, Beverley Knight, Robin Campbell, and Bitty McLean.
