Olympic Studios - Associations

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.