paul franklyn "legs" barrett (14 december 1940 – 20 january 2019) was a british talent agent and manager. he also was an actor. barrett was the discoverer, mentor and first manager of shakin' stevens during the 1960s and 1970s. he also managed wee willie harris, bill haley's original comets, the jets, matchbox, crazy cavan and the rhythm rockers and linda gail lewis.