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