OLYMPIC STUDIOS was a British independent commercial recording studio based at Barnes in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames. Best known for its recordings of many artists from the late 1960s including Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Led Zeppelin, Ella Fitzgerald, Queen, Ray Charles, the Who, B.B King, Traffic, Prince, the Eagles, Eric Clapton, Adele, Madonna, Björk and MIKA, it is often regarded as being as significant as Abbey Road Studios and remains an important cultural landmark. Although much of Olympic has returned to its original purpose as a cinema, it still retains a recording facility, designed with the help of Chris Kimsey and other members of the original studio staff who are now involved in the construction of a much larger studio, performance and teaching space to run alongside Olympic's cinema at this iconic location. Olympic Studios is just one of the many iconic music venues and locations we visit on the www.60sbus.london sightseeing tours.
Holly Henderson - One of the talented young musicians who will be covering hits from the 60s at the Crawdaddy Showcase in Richmond on Sun 25th Jun - The Club that launched 60s legends, now supporting the stars of tomorrow https://CrawdaddyShowcase_June2023.eventbrite.co.uk
What has Shakespeare, Eric Clapton, Sir Walter Raleigh, The Rolling Stones, King Henry VIII, Elvis Costello, Queen Elizabeth I and The Beatles all got in common? All is revealed on a PRIVATE, GUIDED TOUR of Richmond's unique music heritage and cultural history, FOR UP TO 6 PEOPLE (family / friend bubbles). £180 per 90 minute tour. Vouchers also available, ideal for Christmas gifts. https://www.60sbus.london/private-tours
A message from Steve Hackett
Not The Rolling Stones rock The Gore Hotel at the Beggars Banquet launch party 50th anniversary event on 5th Dec 2018
It's Only Rock & Roll But I like It