Smart Studios was a recording studio located in Madison, Wisconsin. It was set up in 1983 by Butch Vig and Steve Marker to produce local bands. The studio produced bands such as Killdozer, The Smashing Pumpkins, L7, Tad, and Nirvana.
What happened Sound City?
Sound City Studios is a recording studio in Los Angeles, California, known as one of the most successful in popular music. The studio leased time for public use until 2011; in 2011 the owners closed the studio and much of the equipment was sold off.
What happened to the Sound City building?
The studio was closed to the public in 2011 and much of the equipment sold off, including the Neve Electronics 8028 Console from Studio A which was purchased by Dave Grohl, former Nirvana drummer and current frontman of Foo Fighters, who installed it in his Studio 606 in Northridge, California.
When did Sound City close?
2011
Where did Grohl bring the desk when Sound City closed?
Grohl bought the desk when Sound City closed and rebuilt it in his home studio.
How much did Dave Grohl pay for the Sound City Neve?
Well, I mean, you'd be surprised. I would have paid $1 million for this board. I really would have because there's some things in life that you really consider to be priceless.Mar 8, 2013
Where was Smart Studios in Madison?
Smart Studios
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Did Nirvana record in Madison Wisconsin?
Smart Studios was a recording studio located in Madison, Wisconsin. The studio produced bands such as Killdozer, The Smashing Pumpkins, L7, Tad, and Nirvana.