After a tenure of 55 years, legendary LA recording studio, The Record Plant, has decided to close its doors. The closure of the studio is being attributed to the lack of money in the recording music business. Gary Myerberg, the studio engineer, was quoted in Los Angeles Magazine as saying: “That’s basically like a flyer for your show. I don’t think there’s much hope for the recording industry in LA. If you want to go to the studio and spend $2,000 a day, just take that and buy a laptop and a sample library, or tell AI what song you want to make and it’ll make it.” Jesse McInturff, a guitar technician, further commented that “the need for a big room is pretty minor at this point…There are less and less rock bands, and you could record Taylor Swift in a vocal booth the size of a closet.”
The Record Plant has produced a significant number of successful albums over the years, some of which include Fleetwood Mac’s ‘Rumors’, Lady Gaga’s ‘ARTPOP’, and Beyoncé’s ‘Lemonade.’ The studio is known for its comfortable setting that was created for artists making their recordings. The studios even had suites for the musicians, a hot tub, waterbeds, bondage gear, and mirrored ceilings, which further increased the appeal for artists.
Record Plant Recording Studios were founded in 1972 by Gary Kellgren and Chris Stone. The studios, which opened on North Sycamore Avenue in Hollywood, later opened other locations in Sausalito and New York, which were closed in 2008 and 1987, respectively. The establishment of the studio had a steam-bath environment for Bill Withers in its early years, and reportedly even had pinball machines for The Eagles.
Despite the closure of the studio, The Record Plant will always remain a significant highlight in the world of music. Its incredible success stories remain a testament to the many artists who have passed through its doors and have left their mark on the music industry
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