Associations
Olympic became known for the quality of the recordings which were produced in the studios. It was also a training ground for many successful producers, technicians and engineers, such as:
- Gus Dudgeon, who started as a tea boy and became producer for Elton John.
- Glyn Johns and his brother Andy Johns, best known for their association with The Rolling Stones.
- Jimmy Miller, producer of albums and singles by Family, Traffic and The Rolling Stones.
- Roger Savage who recorded the first Rolling Stones hit "Come On", before moving to Australia, where he became a highly successful engineer, before moving into post production sound recording with his own three studios, Sound Firm,in Melbourne, Sidney, and Bejiing.
- Toby Alington who now has Richmond Studios Productions as his organization.
- David Treahearn, Assistant Engineer, now Songwriter, Mixer & Producer with DNR and half of Electro duo, The Slips.
- Chris Kimsey, best known for his work with The Rolling Stones as producer.
- Gerry O'Riordan, best known for his recording and editing skills.
- David Hamilton-Smith, best known for his association with Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice.
- George Chkiantz, who is usually credited with inventing the technique of tape flanging first used on The Small Faces' "Itchycoo Park".
- Eddie Kramer, Olympic staff engineer who recorded Jimi Hendrix and is still involved with the post production of his work.
- Terry and Phil Brown
- Paul PDub Walton best known for work with Björk and Madonna.
- Richard Swettenham, best known for the Olympic console design.
- Roger Mayer, best known for his guitar pedals.
- Doug Bennett, best known for his work with the Stranglers
- Phil Chapman
- Laurence Burrage
- Alan O'Duffy, best known for his work with the Rolling Stones, Paul McCartney, Eric Clapton & Rod Stewart.
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