Michael Robert Smith

Michael Robert Smith (“Mike Smith”) was a British producer who worked mainly for Decca & CBS labels. Born in Barking, Essex, England, 30 April 1935; died in Camberley, Surrey, England, 3 December 2011.
Known for turning down The Beatles and instead giving a recording contract to Brian Poole & The Tremeloes in 1962. He went on to record hits with The Tremeloes, The Applejacks, Dave Berry, Jeff Christie, Georgie Fame, Love Affair, Marmalade and others.