Richard Digby Smith Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 As a staff engineer in the 1970's at Island Record's Basing Street Studios I had the pleasure of working with engineer Andy Johns on much of Zepp 3 and 4. I assisted Andy on the night the band recorded Stairway and my book includes an account of this magical night in the studio. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chillumpuffer Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 How very interesting and welcome to the Forum Richard. How's things down in sunny Torquay? Many a worst place to be in these times?Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Worked with Free, too, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcarter690 Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 Mr. Smith I'll be purchasing your bookĀ on Friday. Ā Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted April 6, 2020 Share Posted April 6, 2020 6 hours ago, Richard Digby Smith said: As a staff engineer in the 1970's at Island Record's Basing Street Studios I had the pleasure of working with engineer Andy Johns on much of Zepp 3 and 4. I assisted Andy on the night the band recorded Stairway and my book includes an account of this magical night in the studio. Welcome, Richard. Thank you for sharing. Ā All the best to you and your family,Ā especially during these times. Rš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADK-Zeppy Posted April 7, 2020 Share Posted April 7, 2020 (edited) Thanks, Mr.Smith.Ā This look like a good read of the 70's era of which Zeppelin held sway. Ā I started reading the first chapter this morning. Ā ADK-Zeppy Edited April 7, 2020 by ADK-Zeppy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 7:47 PM, Brigante said: Worked with Free, too, right? Yes indeed. Two of my favourite bands, Free and Led Zepp and I got to work with both of them!! Still can't believe it, 'cause I've always seen myself as being just a regular music fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/7/2020 at 11:02 AM, ADK-Zeppy said: Thanks, Mr.Smith.Ā This look like a good read of the 70's era of which Zeppelin held sway. Ā I started reading the first chapter this morning. Ā ADK-Zeppy Hope you enjoy. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 4:03 PM, chillumpuffer said: How very interesting and welcome to the Forum Richard. How's things down in sunny Torquay? Many a worst place to be in these times?Ā All good here. Thanks for the welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 9:07 PM, bcarter690 said: Mr. Smith I'll be purchasing your bookĀ on Friday. Ā Thank you. Thank you . Most kind. Hope you enjoy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 10, 2020 Author Share Posted April 10, 2020 On 4/6/2020 at 9:42 PM, reids said: Welcome, Richard. Thank you for sharing. Ā All the best to you and your family,Ā especially during these times. Rš My pleasure. Best wishes to you and your family also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Richard Digby Smith said: My pleasure. Best wishes to you and your family also. Thank you šš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigante Posted April 10, 2020 Share Posted April 10, 2020 I'm definitely buying this book! Any good Guy Stevens and Mott yarns in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Brigante said: I'm definitely buying this book! Any good Guy Stevens and Mott yarns in it? Most definitely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ADK-Zeppy Posted April 11, 2020 Share Posted April 11, 2020 I love interesting reads such as this book, sort of the āsleeperā type of book. After only 80 pages into this, I'm struck by the author's dedication inĀ pursuing a dream,Ā and it's a prime example of opportunity, hard work, attention to detail; combined with a bit of luck here and there, can push the human spirit to achieve when others fall by the wayside. Ā It's the type of book that I could read more than once, and for myself, that is a rare thing. Ā ADK-Zeppelin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 11, 2020 Author Share Posted April 11, 2020 4 hours ago, ADK-Zeppy said: I love interesting reads such as this book, sort of the āsleeperā type of book. After only 80 pages into this, I'm struck by the author's dedication inĀ pursuing a dream,Ā and it's a prime example of opportunity, hard work, attention to detail; combined with a bit of luck here and there, can push the human spirit to achieve when others fall by the wayside. Ā It's the type of book that I could read more than once, and for myself, that is a rare thing. Ā ADK-Zeppelin Thank you, Sir. Most kind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted April 14, 2020 Share Posted April 14, 2020 (edited) Ordered your book today. Ršš Edited April 14, 2020 by reids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted April 15, 2020 Share Posted April 15, 2020 Fantastic! I'm looking forward to delving into your book. I have a YouTube channel devoted to Bonzo's drumming and I've always been curious to learn more about his work in the studio, the kits he used , miking...his overall approach to recording. Would you be up for a chat sometime, either email or by phone? Here is a link to my channel.Ā Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPPcUtsiLoagS62b4qkYtgĀ Ā Kind thanks, George Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Digby Smith Posted April 21, 2020 Author Share Posted April 21, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 7:55 AM, porgie66 said: Fantastic! I'm looking forward to delving into your book. I have a YouTube channel devoted to Bonzo's drumming and I've always been curious to learn more about his work in the studio, the kits he used , miking...his overall approach to recording. Would you be up for a chat sometime, either email or by phone? Here is a link to my channel.Ā Ā https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCyPPcUtsiLoagS62b4qkYtgĀ Ā Kind thanks, George Not a problem, George. Best if you e-mail me: digbysmith@btinternet.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porgie66 Posted April 23, 2020 Share Posted April 23, 2020 On 4/21/2020 at 4:21 AM, Richard Digby Smith said: Not a problem, George. Best if you e-mail me: digbysmith@btinternet.com Thanks so much! I'll be in touch .Ā Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reids Posted May 22, 2020 Share Posted May 22, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 3:20 PM, reids said: Ordered your book today. Ršš Got mine today. looking forward to reading it. Ršš Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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