Steve Jenkins has been awarded over 260 gold and platinum records across the world for some of the most well-known names in the music business. His new book Steve Jenkins – The Future Is In Our History tells his incredible life story charting the rise of an obsessive music fan from Walsall who started out as a club DJ before becoming a regional sales record plugger and finally finding himself running the most successful independent record label in the world Jive Records.

Jive Records artists included Britney Spears, The Backstreet Boys, R Kelly, Nsync, Steps and Justin Timberlake. Steve Jenkins has represented or promoted the who’s who of popular culture: Elton John, George Michael, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Tom Jones, The Stone Roses, David Bowie, Genesis, Hall & Oates. Frankie Goes To Hollywood. The list is endless and many owe their stellar status to his brilliance. In 2012 many of his most successful artists go back out on tour. A testament to his work.

Steve’s book is very much the compelling life story of a genuine recording industry pioneer. Get the truth behind the record industry. Prepare to be amazed. The mans exploits are just legendary. Pioneer, guru, risk taker, music lover and business genius. Thanks to him countless top artists today owe their careers to his skill and guidance. One of the UK's best kept secrets. A national treasure.

Dip into the book here. For more information and to buy the book please go to www.stevejenkinsuk.com also take a look at the Steve Jenkins Channel on YouTube.

• Sample to read - Chapter 16