Ziggy played piano & how Trident Studios changed everything

The story of Trident Studios (1968 - 1981) in Soho, London in the UK. Featuring The Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Marc Bolan & T. Rex, Lou Reed, Carly Simon, Queen, Supertramp, Genesis and many more. Norman Sheffield and his brother Barry opened Trident in 1968 and changed how recording studios operated, with technology, location and vibes. All four Beatles got involved - Paul McCartney, John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, together with Apple signings James Taylor & Mary Hopkin.

The Rolling Stones & Pink Floyd invade a tiny London island (part one: 1963-66)

In the swinging sixties, Eel Pie Island in south west London was turned from a mellow 'secret' home to a few locals into a mini festival location.Invaded by teenagers, then mods, rockers and hippies, as rhythm n blues slowly turned into heavy rock. This is (part of) the story of how The Rolling Stones, Peter Frampton, Cream, David Bowie, Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Who, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Free, Genesis & Mott the Hoople all showed up and carried their gear across a rickety wooden footbridge to an hippy island haven.

The Rolling Stones & Pink Floyd invade a tiny London island (part two: 1967-70)

In the swinging sixties, Eel Pie Island in south west London was turned from a mellow 'secret' home to a few locals into a mini festival location. Invaded by teenagers, then mods, rockers and hippies, as rhythm n blues slowly turned into heavy rock. This is (part of) the story of how Pink Floyd, The Who, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, Free, Genesis & Mott the Hoople all showed up and carried their gear across a rickety wooden footbridge to a hippy island haven.

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