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 Memphisâ Madison Avenue.
Since 1966, Memphisâ Ardent Studios has put out more than 70 gold and platinum hits.
âStevie Ray, Bob Dylan worked back in C with Jeff Powell, Stevie Wonder worked back there, sweetheart of a guy,â Ardent Studios Vice President and Big Star drummer Jody Stephens.
Ardent Studios began in founder John Fryâs East Memphis garage in 1959. His grandmotherâs sewing room was the control room.