Who owns Electric Lady Studios?
SITTING in the heart of Greenwich Village in New York City is a beloved recording studio that has connections to iconic rock musician Jimi Hendrix.
Electric Lady Studios was first founded in the late 1960s and later sold to an investor in 2010.
Who owns Electric Lady Studios?
On August 26, 1970, the doors to Electric Lady Studios were opened, welcoming a new era of talent.
The man behind the curtain was Jimi Hendrix, who came up with the idea after purchasing the defunct nightclub that was previously at the location.
Since then, the studio- which was named after his album Electric Ladyland- has been home to countless beloved hits, including some from The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin, Stevie Wonder, David Bowie, and Patti Smith, among others, according to the studio's website.
In recent years, it has also released projects from Adele, Taylor Swift, Jon Batiste, and Lorde.
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While Electric Lady Studios might have a place in rock 'n roll history, it was still in danger of closing in the late 2000s, but that danger faded after Lee Foster took over.
“I will say this without a doubt, without Lee, Electric Lady would have died," Eric Kaplan said, via Wall Street Journal Magazine.
Foster became the studio’s general manager in 2010 as well as a partner and minority equity owner.
He purchased the studio alongside investor Keith Stoltz, a man who admired Hendrix's legacy and had a passion for vinyl records.
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What albums have been recorded at Electric Lady Studios?
Over the years, countless albums have been recorded at the New York City-based studio.
Some of those albums include:
- Stevie Wonder's Talking Book (1972)
- David Bowie's Young Americans (1975)
- AC/DC's Back in Black (1980)
- The Roots' Things Fall Apart (1999)
- Maggie Rogers' Surrender
- Kendrick Lamar's Mr. Morale & the Big Steppers (2022)
- Bad Bunny's Un Verano Sin Ti (2022)
Where is Electric Lady Studios located?
Electric Lady Studios is the oldest "working and thriving" recording studio in New York City and is often a hotspot for celebrities who are in town.
The studio is located in Greenwich Village at 52 W 8th St, New York, New York 10011.
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