Wessex Studios
This is where Johnny Rotten threw up into the piano.
Location: 106A Highbury New Park, Highbury, N5 2DW
Description: Wessex Studios were created by Beatles producer Sir George Martin (who grew up here, on Drayton Park in Highbury).
The studios saw the recording of some of Britain's best-known albums created by bands including Queen, Genesis, and the Rolling Stones, through EMI.
This is where The Clash recorded London Calling in August 1979 - studios, converted from an old church between Islington and Stoke Newington with Bill Price and Guy Stevens.
It's where the Sex Pistols recorded 'Never Mind The Bollocks', and Johnny Rotten threw up into the piano and his dried vomit had to be painstakingly scraped off by some lackie.
Sadly that industry that existed has gone, the building is now a block of residential apartments called The Recording Studio.
Tours: rock london
Tours: The Clash London Calling Tour
Themes: Music
This is where Johnny Rotten threw up into the piano. |
Ranking This Month: 626/3082
Pages Hit This Month: 79
Your Comments:
Other places nearby:
Moz and the Suedehead House», 5.0km
The Oldfield Tavern», 10.km
For Island, Life begins at 50», 7.9km
Bob Marley's Studio Stay», 5.5km
Kylie's Kensington Pad», 6.0km
Slade's Fan Club Was Born Here», 3.8km
Elton John was born here», 13.km
Town House Studios», 7.1km
The Roundhouse», 2.7km
The English Elvis arrived here», 4.4km
Location Pinpointed:
Open Street Maps», Google Maps»