Mayfair Studios

The Mayfair Studios was a recording studio in Primrose Hill, London, England. Originally the studios were established in the 1960s in London's Mayfair, after which they are named. Many well-known artists and musicians such as Tina Turner, The Clash, Pink Floyd, The Bee Gees, Nigel Kennedy and Kroke, The Smiths and used in the past studios recording their music.

History

Before 1975, the recording studios belonged to Ryemuse Ltd.. and were called Spot studios. They were in the 64 South Molton Street in Mayfair above the local drugstore. John Hudson was there employed as a technical manager. This was formerly employed by the BBC, where he was responsible for the broadcast of live performances for TV programs such as Jimi Hendrix Color Me Pop or Match of the Day. During the 1970s, Hudson was responsible for various success plates as a sound engineer in Mayfair, so among other things, for "Vienna" by Ultravox, " Fade to Grey" by Visage ( Steve Strange ) and " Shang -A- Lang" by the Bay City Rollers, which was produced by Phil Coulter.

In 1977, John Hudson and his wife Kate, the company management. In 1979, they finally acquired the recording studio. In 1980, she moved over to the Sharpleshall Street to Primrose Hill. There, the studios were re- opened because the address in the 64 South Molton Street should be sold. Hudson was also instrumental in the new concept of recording studios, but in addition were also the studio designer Eddie Veale and Ken Shearer ( acoustic consultant at the Royal Albert Hall ) ideas. Jim Crockett Crockett Associates has been involved in the planning and conceptual design of the sound insulation of Studio 1 and acted beyond as a receptionist. Initially there was a new plant only two studios, which were but extended over the next 30 years to six.

In April 1980 five albums were listed in the Music Week charts, which were taken by John Hudson in the old Mayfair Studios in the first week at the new location. This triumph spread to the new studio complex in Primrose Hill and sparked a 30-year winning streak of Mayfair Studios as well as the artists who received there. Finally, it was business as long expands to the famous Studios 1, 2 and 3 were combined under one roof. The rooms were used, among others, journalists, producers and artists such as Matt Rowe of the Spice Girls, the team of producers Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers and Herbert Grönemeyer. Over the years, gathered as a long string of hit albums of a remarkable and extensive banns of artists and producers. The complete list of all the hit albums Studios can be found on the official website of John Hudson Mayfair.

In 2008, the Mayfair Studios were closed. The circumstances are highlighted in the book "What's Mayfair got to do with It? ". Meanwhile, world pay on insurance companies that should have failed lawful money claims and lawyers and accountants who wanted to fulfill their obligations not enough speculation. These are supposed to be responsible for the closure of one of the world's most respected and popular recording studios.