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5 Star Stories Studio Sessions: Ardent Studios and its big stars
5 Star Stories Studio Sessions: Ardent Studios builds legacy helping stars shine
By Kontji Anthony | December 15, 2020 at 9:36 PM CST - Updated December 16 at 2:17 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - What began as a dream for three high school sophomores is now a music mainstay on Memphis’ Madison Avenue.
Since 1966, Memphis’ Ardent Studios has put out more than 70 gold and platinum hits.
“Stevie Ray, Bob Dylan worked back in C with Jeff Powell, Stevie Wonder worked back there, sweetheart of a guy,” Ardent Studios Vice President and Big Star drummer Jody Stephens.
Ardent Studios began in founder John Fry’s East Memphis garage in 1959. His grandmother’s sewing room was the control room. ....

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