ever since first managing shakin' stevens in 1969, barrett has continued to be a professional agent, manager and promoter of 1950s style rock and roll artists including wee willie harris, bill haley's original comets, the jets, matchbox, crazy cavan and the rhythm rockers and linda gail lewis (sister of all time rock great jerry lee lewis). he has promoted and organised weekend long rock and roll themed events and major concerts all over the uk and on mainland europe. "paul barrett rock and roll enterprises" is now recognised as the principal agency for the genre.