Simon Napier-Bell (born 22 April 1939,
Ealing Common,
west London) is an English music manager, author and journalist. At different times, he has managed artists as diverse as
The Yardbirds,
John's Children,
Marc Bolan,
Japan,
London,
Ultravox,
Boney M,
Sinitta,
Wham!,
Blue Mercedes,
Alsou and
Candi Staton, among others.