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''According to the RIAA the studio complex has received more Gold and Platinum records, and more engineering awards, than any other studio in the world. It was recently one of only 15 studios featured in the book "Temples of Sound". | ''According to the RIAA the studio complex has received more Gold and Platinum records, and more engineering awards, than any other studio in the world. It was recently one of only 15 studios featured in the book "Temples of Sound". | ||
The large studio complex includes six studios that are famous for their acoustics. In addition, the complex has a mic and equipment collection that is the envy of the industry. | ''The large studio complex includes six studios that are famous for their acoustics. In addition, the complex has a mic and equipment collection that is the envy of the industry. | ||
The studio complex was built in the 60's by the legendary Bill Putnam, with funding from Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, who started Reprise records there and recorded many hits in Studio 1, which is large enough to hold a 70 piece orchestra. | ''The studio complex was built in the 60's by the legendary Bill Putnam, with funding from Bing Crosby and Frank Sinatra, who started Reprise records there and recorded many hits in Studio 1, which is large enough to hold a 70 piece orchestra. | ||
In the beginning artists such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mercer and Ray Charles were recording the hits of the day. Sinatra classics such as, "Strangers In The Night" and "That's Life" were recorded in Studio 1, and the legendary Beach Boys' ''[[Pet Sounds]]'' album, which was the inspiration for [[The Beatles]]' ''Sgt. Pepper's'' album, was recorded in Studio 3. The Mamas and Papas "California Dreamin", "Monday Monday", and Scott McKenzie's "San Francisco" were recorded in Studio 3. Elvis Presley recorded his 1968 Christmas special in Studio 1. Famous themes for film and television were recorded here including the "MASH" theme, "Mission Impossible" theme, "Hawaii Five-O" theme, "Beverly Hillbillies" theme, "Godfather" Theme, plus much of the "Monkees" and "Partridge Family" television series.'' | ''In the beginning artists such as Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis, Nat King Cole, Johnny Mercer and Ray Charles were recording the hits of the day. Sinatra classics such as, "Strangers In The Night" and "That's Life" were recorded in Studio 1, and the legendary Beach Boys' ''[[Pet Sounds]]'' album, which was the inspiration for [[The Beatles]]' ''Sgt. Pepper's'' album, was recorded in Studio 3. The Mamas and Papas "California Dreamin", "Monday Monday", and Scott McKenzie's "San Francisco" were recorded in Studio 3. Elvis Presley recorded his 1968 Christmas special in Studio 1. Famous themes for film and television were recorded here including the "MASH" theme, "Mission Impossible" theme, "Hawaii Five-O" theme, "Beverly Hillbillies" theme, "Godfather" Theme, plus much of the "Monkees" and "Partridge Family" television series.'' | ||
Unfortunately, Cello filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Jan 28th, 2005, which meant the reorganization and liquidation of assets, both land and gear. It was reported at the time that an offer for $4 million was rejected. Most pundits at the time agreed that the fate of the legendary studios might lay in the hands of the wrong developer and creditors who have little regard for such a musical landmark. | Unfortunately, Cello filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Jan 28th, 2005, which meant the reorganization and liquidation of assets, both land and gear. It was reported at the time that an offer for $4 million was rejected. Most pundits at the time agreed that the fate of the legendary studios might lay in the hands of the wrong developer and creditors who have little regard for such a musical landmark. | ||
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==Weezer at Cello== | ==Weezer at Cello== | ||
Weezer recorded at Cello a number of times, including sessions for ''[[The Green Album]]'' and ''[[Make Believe]]''. | Weezer recorded at Cello a number of times, including sessions for ''[[The Green Album]]'' and ''[[Make Believe]]'', and the late 2001 [[Cello Demos]]. | ||
==List of groups that have recorded at Cello== | ==List of groups that have recorded at Cello== | ||