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WCA #385 with Richard Dodd Part 1 - Electronics Apprentice, Lansdowne Studios, Peter Coleman, Ashley Howe, Trying To Fit In, and Dropping in For the First Time

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My guest is a self-described lucky bastard, grammy-winning engineer Richard Dodd who has worked with Tom Petty, George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Clannad, Mike Moran, Del Newman, and Brian Protheroe.


In this episode, we discuss:

  • Luton Beginnings
  • School Band
  • Peter Coleman
  • Ashley Howe
  • Discovering Recording at 14
  • First Professional Recording Gig
  • Put Up or Shut Up
  • Counsel Housing
  • Electronics Apprentice
  • British Aircraft Corporation
  • Late Night Friday Sessions
  • Lansdowne Studios
  • Cassettes
  • Studio Interview Golden Questions
  • Leaving His Apprenticeship
  • Studio Trajectory in England as a New Engineer
  • From Within the Rabbit Hole
  • Trying To Fit In
  • LA - Like Walking Into The Movies
  • Overcoming Studio Hazing
  • Recording All Night at 17
  • Atomic Rooster 
  • Solid Family Life
  • Dropping in For the First Time
  • Gerald Chevin
  • Helping Annie Farrow
  • Respect for Musicians
  • Stanley Myers 
  • Editing Tape - No Redos
  • Going Freelance



    • Matt's Rant: The Role of Gear

    Links and Show Notes


    • Richard's Site
    • Matt's other Instagram Account
    • WCA on Instagram
    • Connect with Matt on Linkedin
    • Current sponsors & promos


      • Credits

      • Guest: Richard Dodd
      • Host: Matt Boudreau
      • Engineer: Matt Boudreau
      • Producer: Matt Boudreau
      • Editing: Anne-Marie Pleau 
      • WCA Theme Music: Cliff Truesdell 
      • Announcer: Chuck Smith

        • ...more
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