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
- Richard's Site
- Matt's other Instagram Account
- WCA on Instagram
- Connect with Matt on Linkedin
- Current sponsors & promos
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
