Turn on any classic rock station and you'll soon hear a song that
Ken Scott worked on. As one of the preeminent recording engineers
and producers of the 20th century, Ken has garnered gold, platinum,
and diamond record sales awards; multiple Grammy nominations; and
even a Clio award (for his recording of the classic Coke ad "I'd
Like to Teach the World to Sing"). Abbey Road to Ziggy Stardust
shares Ken Scott's intimate memories of working with some of the
most important artists of the 20th century while crafting a sound
that influenced generations of music makers.
Ken's work has left an indelible mark on hundreds of millions of
fans with his skilled contributions to Magical Mystery Tour and The
White Album. As producer and/or engineer of six David Bowie albums
(including the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from
Mars) as well as other timeless classics, the sound Ken crafted has
influenced several generations of music makers that continues to
this day. Ken captured the sonic signatures of a who's-who of
classic rock and jazz acts, including Elton John, Pink Floyd, Jeff
Beck, Duran Duran, The Rolling Stones, Lou Reed, America, Devo,
Kansas, The Tubes, Missing Persons, Mahavishnu Orchestra, Billy
Cobham, Dixie Dregs, and Stanley Clarke.
This is his story, complete with funny, provocative, and
oh-so-honest tales of the studio, stage, and even an infamous
swimming pool incident. Never-before-seen photographs and technical
details make this book a must-have for every music fan.
"This is easily the best book of its sort I've ever read, and it
works on so many levels?it's got great stories that give us
insights into some of the biggest names in music; it offers a
history of recording technology and techniques from the late '60s
to the present; and coursing through it all is an unflinching and
often self-deprecating biography of our hero as he negotiates the
perils, pitfalls and triumphs of a life in the m
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