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