Ian Reid is an English businessman, formerly a talent manager known for his association with the rock band XTC.
After becoming XTC's third manager in the mid 1970s, he brokered deals for the group to perform at more popular venues such as the Hammersmith Red Cow, The Nashville Rooms and Islington's Hope And Anchor, which led them to a major label contract with Virgin Records.
[2] Once it was apparent, a lawsuit was filed by the band, while he counter-sued for "unpaid commission on royalties.
"[1] For the next decade, the entirety of the group's earnings would be invested in the continued litigation.
[3] Despite a gag order that restricts the group from speaking publicly on the alleged improprieties,[4] Andy Partridge's 1984 song "I Bought Myself a Liarbird" was written about Reid.