Studio One (recording studio)
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Studio One was a recording studio
, located in the northern Atlanta, Georgia
suburb of Doraville.
The studio was constructed and designed in 1970 by audio engineer Rodney Mills
, with the support of music publisher Bill Lowery
and future Atlanta Rhythm Section
manager Buddy Buie. The studio output included a diverse range of recordings by Journey
, Lynyrd Skynyrd
, Joe South
, Atlanta Rhythm Section, .38 Special and Outlaws. Singer Ronnie Hammond also started his career at the studio, originally employed as an assistant audio engineer.
The Atlanta Rhythm Section was formed from session musicians used at Studio One and utilised the facilities extensively for rehearsals.
Studio One closed in 1989.
Recording studio
A recording studio is a facility for sound recording and mixing. Ideally both the recording and monitoring spaces are specially designed by an acoustician to achieve optimum acoustic properties...
, located in the northern Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta is the capital and most populous city in the U.S. state of Georgia. According to the 2010 census, Atlanta's population is 420,003. Atlanta is the cultural and economic center of the Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to 5,268,860 people and is the ninth largest metropolitan area in...
suburb of Doraville.
The studio was constructed and designed in 1970 by audio engineer Rodney Mills
Rodney Mills
Rodney Mills is an American mastering engineer in Atlanta, Georgia.He has been involved in the music industry for over 40 years and has earned over 50 gold and platinum records for engineering, producing, and mastering.- Biography :...
, with the support of music publisher Bill Lowery
Bill Lowery
Bill Lowery was an American music entrepreneur.-Early successes:Lowery was born in Leesville, Louisiana. He studied radio dramatics at Taft Junior College and went on to a number of radio-announcing jobs...
and future Atlanta Rhythm Section
Atlanta Rhythm Section
The Atlanta Rhythm Section, sometimes abbreviated ARS, is an American southern rock band. In 1970 former members of the Candymen and the Classics IV joined together and became the session band for the newly opened Studio One in Doraville, Georgia....
manager Buddy Buie. The studio output included a diverse range of recordings by Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
, Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd
Lynyrd Skynyrd is an American rock band prominent in spreading Southern Rock during the 1970s.Originally formed as the "Noble Five" in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1964, the band rose to worldwide recognition on the basis of its driving live performances and signature tune, Freebird...
, Joe South
Joe South
Joe South is a multi-talented American singer-songwriter and guitarist.-Career:...
, Atlanta Rhythm Section, .38 Special and Outlaws. Singer Ronnie Hammond also started his career at the studio, originally employed as an assistant audio engineer.
The Atlanta Rhythm Section was formed from session musicians used at Studio One and utilised the facilities extensively for rehearsals.
Studio One closed in 1989.
Albums recorded at Studio One
- Atlanta Rhythm Section (1972) - Atlanta Rhythm Section
- Elf (1972) - ElfElf (album)Elf is the first album by Ronnie James Dio's blues rock band called Elf. It was released in 1972. In this album, Dio is listed by his birth name Ronald Padavona...
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) - (1973) – Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Back Up Against the WallBack Up Against the WallBack Up Against the Wall is the first album, with Ronnie Hammond on lead vocals, by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1973. .- Track listing :# "Wrong" Back Up Against the Wall is the first album, with Ronnie Hammond on lead vocals, by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section,...
(1973) - Atlanta Rhythm Section - Tuesday's GoneTuesday's Gone"Tuesday's Gone" is the second track on Lynyrd Skynyrd's first album, "". One of the band's most popular songs, its relaxing pace and serenading guitars have made it a fan staple. The lyrics, featuring themes of a relationship ending because of extensive touring, are similar in mood to the band's...
(1973) - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Third Annual Pipe DreamThird Annual Pipe DreamThird Annual Pipe Dream is an album by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1974. .-Track listing:#"Doraville" – 3:28#"Jesus Hearted People" – 3:48...
(1974) - Atlanta Rhythm Section - Nuthin' FancyNuthin' FancyNuthin' Fancy is a 1975 album by Lynyrd Skynyrd, their third studio album, and their first to reach the Top 10, peaking at #9 on the US albums chart. It was certified Gold on 6/27/1975and Platinum on 7/21/1987 by the R.I.A.A.-Side one:...
(1975) - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Dog Days (1975) - Atlanta Rhythm Section
- Red Tape (1976) - Atlanta Rhythm Section
- A Rock and Roll AlternativeA Rock and Roll AlternativeFor the Tamia song, see So Into You.A Rock and Roll Alternative is an album by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1976....
(1976) - Atlanta Rhythm Section - Moonlight Feels Right (1976) - Starbuck
- Street SurvivorsStreet SurvivorsStreet Survivors is the fifth studio album by Southern rock band, Lynyrd Skynyrd, released on October 17, 1977. The LP is the last Skynyrd album ever recorded by original members Ronnie Van Zant and Allen Collins, and is the sole Skynyrd studio recording by guitarist Steve Gaines...
(1977) - Lynyrd Skynyrd - Stillwater (1977) - StillwaterStillwater (band)Stillwater was an American band of the 1970s, which played Southern rock with a folk flair.Their song Mindbender charted in the top 100 singles in 1978. The band existed from 1973 to 1982 and was based in Warner Robins, Georgia. They released two albums on Capricorn Records, Stillwater , which...
- Champagne JamChampagne JamChampagne Jam is an album by southern rock band Atlanta Rhythm Section, released in 1978. . The single "Imaginary Lover" was the band's second Top 10 hit, peaking at #7 in the U.S...
(1978) - Atlanta Rhythm Section - Super Jam 1 (1978) - Southern Rock All-Stars
- Blackbird (1979) - Mose Jones
- I Reserve the Right! (1979) - Stillwater
- Rockin' into the NightRockin' into the NightRockin' into the Night is the third studio album by southern rock band 38 Special, released in 1980. It's album cover strongly resembles the album cover of the Canadian Pretty Boy Floyd's Bullets & Lipstik LP....
(1979) - .38 Special - Play It As It Lays (1979) - Alicia BridgesAlicia BridgesAlicia Bridges is an American singer who co-wrote and performed her international hit "I Love the Nightlife " in 1978.-Early years:...
- Wild-Eyed Southern Boys (1981) - .38 Special
- Running Free (1981, not released until 1997) - Stillwater
- Tour de Force (1983) - .38 Special