WCA #385 with Richard Dodd Part 1

WCA #385 with Richard Dodd Part 1- Electronics Apprentice, Lansdowne Studios, Peter Coleman, Ashley Howe, Trying To Fit In, and Dropping in For the First Time

My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe.

In this episode, we discuss:

Luton Beginnings
School Band
Peter Coleman
Ashley Howe
Discovering Recording at 14
First Professional Recording Gig
Put Up or Shut Up
Counsel Housing
Electronics Apprentice
British Aircraft Corporation
Late Night Friday Sessions
Lansdowne Studios
Cassettes
Studio Interview Golden Questions
Leaving His Apprenticeship
Studio Trajectory in England as a New Engineer
From Within the Rabbit Hole
Trying To Fit In
LA – Like Walking Into The Movies
Overcoming Studio Hazing
Recording All Night at 17
Atomic Rooster
Solid Family Life
Dropping in For the First Time
Gerald Chevin
Helping Annie Farrow
Respect for Musicians
Stanley Myers
Editing Tape – No Redos
Going Freelance

Matt’s Rant: The Role of Gear

Links and Show Notes

Credits

Guest: Richard Dodd
Host: Matt Boudreau
Engineer: Matt Boudreau
Producer: Matt Boudreau
Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau
WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell
Announcer: Chuck Smith