Rodger Bain
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Rodger Bain is a British
former record producer
, known for producing heavy metal albums by bands such as Black Sabbath
and Judas Priest
in the 1970s.
's first three albums, Budgie
's first two albums, and Judas Priest
's first album, Rocka Rolla
. Bain dominated the production of Priest's first album and made decisions that the band did not agree with Bain chose to leave fan favourites from the band's live performances, such as "Tyrant", "Genocide", and "The Ripper," off the album. As well, he cut the song "Caviar and Meths" from a 10-minute song down to a 2-minute instrumental. Another example is of the Black Sabbath compilation album "Club Sonderauflage
".
He also produced the Judas Priest album Hero, Hero
, which contained remixed versions of the tracks on Rocka Rolla
. Both of these Judas Priest
albums received a lot of negative reviews.
In 1981 he formed his own Record label
called Blue Chip/Cygnet Records and signed bands such as The Kicks
, releasing their single "If looks could kill" in 1982.
He subsequently went on to produce Barclay James Harvest
, producing their first two albums for Polydor, Everyone Is Everybody Else
and Barclay James Harvest Live. Although he reportedly did not get on with the band, the albums are highly regarded.
In the Last Supper DVD, Black Sabbath
bassist Geezer Butler
describes Bain positively and claims that he let them record their album live which was and still is an uncommon method of recording, when other producers had refused. This is also how he is said to have produced the other albums mentioned above.
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former record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
, known for producing heavy metal albums by bands such as Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
and Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
in the 1970s.
Career
He was the producer of Black SabbathBlack Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
's first three albums, Budgie
Budgie (band)
Budgie is a Welsh Hard Rock/Heavy Metal band from Cardiff. They are widely considered as one of the first heavy metal bands and a seminal influence to many acts of that scene, with fast, heavy rock being played as early as 1971. The band has been noted as "among the heaviest metal of its day"...
's first two albums, and Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
's first album, Rocka Rolla
Rocka Rolla
Rocka Rolla is the debut album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1974. It was produced by Rodger Bain, who had made a name for himself as the producer of Black Sabbath's first three albums....
. Bain dominated the production of Priest's first album and made decisions that the band did not agree with Bain chose to leave fan favourites from the band's live performances, such as "Tyrant", "Genocide", and "The Ripper," off the album. As well, he cut the song "Caviar and Meths" from a 10-minute song down to a 2-minute instrumental. Another example is of the Black Sabbath compilation album "Club Sonderauflage
Club Sonderauflage
Club Sonderauflage is a vinyl LP which consists of a compilation of Black Sabbath songs released in 2006 by Earmark Records.-Track listing:...
".
He also produced the Judas Priest album Hero, Hero
Hero, Hero
Hero, Hero is a compilation album of early Judas Priest recordings, released in between British Steel and Point of Entry by Gull Records....
, which contained remixed versions of the tracks on Rocka Rolla
Rocka Rolla
Rocka Rolla is the debut album by the British heavy metal group Judas Priest, released in 1974. It was produced by Rodger Bain, who had made a name for himself as the producer of Black Sabbath's first three albums....
. Both of these Judas Priest
Judas Priest
Judas Priest are an English heavy metal band from Birmingham, England, formed in 1969. The current line-up consists of lead vocalist Rob Halford, guitarists Glenn Tipton and Richie Faulkner, bassist Ian Hill, and drummer Scott Travis. The band has gone through several drummers over the years,...
albums received a lot of negative reviews.
In 1981 he formed his own Record label
Record label
In the music industry, a record label is a brand and a trademark associated with the marketing of music recordings and music videos. Most commonly, a record label is the company that manages such brands and trademarks, coordinates the production, manufacture, distribution, marketing and promotion,...
called Blue Chip/Cygnet Records and signed bands such as The Kicks
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, releasing their single "If looks could kill" in 1982.
He subsequently went on to produce Barclay James Harvest
Barclay James Harvest
Barclay James Harvest are an English progressive rock band. They were founded in Saddleworth, Lancashire, in September 1966 by John Lees, Les Holroyd, Stuart "Woolly" Wolstenholme , and Mel Pritchard .-History:...
, producing their first two albums for Polydor, Everyone Is Everybody Else
Everyone Is Everybody Else
Everyone Is Everybody Else is a 1974 album by British Rock Band Barclay James Harvest.It was released in the UK on the 14th June 1974 and was their first album for the Polydor label after they had parted company with EMI....
and Barclay James Harvest Live. Although he reportedly did not get on with the band, the albums are highly regarded.
In the Last Supper DVD, Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath
Black Sabbath are an English heavy metal band, formed in Aston, Birmingham in 1969 by Ozzy Osbourne , Tony Iommi , Geezer Butler , and Bill Ward . The band has since experienced multiple line-up changes, with Tony Iommi the only constant presence in the band through the years. A total of 22...
bassist Geezer Butler
Geezer Butler
Geezer Butler is an English musician and songwriter. Butler is best known as the bassist and lyricist of heavy metal band Black Sabbath. He was also involved in Heaven & Hell from 2006 to 2010.-Career:Butler formed his first band, Rare Breed, with old friend John "Ozzy" Osbourne in the autumn of...
describes Bain positively and claims that he let them record their album live which was and still is an uncommon method of recording, when other producers had refused. This is also how he is said to have produced the other albums mentioned above.