Andy Johns facts for kids
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Andy Johns
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| Birth name | Jeremy Andrew Johns |
| Born | 20 May 1950 Epsom, Surrey, England |
| Died | 7 April 2013 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Record producer, sound engineer |
| Years active | 1960s–2013 |
Jeremy Andrew Johns (born May 20, 1950 – died April 7, 2013) was a talented British sound engineer and record producer. He helped create the sound for many famous rock albums. Think of him as someone who made sure the music sounded amazing when it was recorded.
Andy Johns worked with legendary bands like the Rolling Stones on their album Exile on Main St. and Led Zeppelin on several of their albums in the 1970s. He also worked on Marquee Moon by Television. His unique touch can be heard on the Free album Highway, which he engineered and produced.
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Andy Johns' Early Life and Career
Andy Johns was the younger brother of another famous engineer, Glyn Johns. Andy went to The King's School, Gloucester in England during the 1960s.
He started his career very young, working as a tape operator at Olympic Studios in London. This was like an apprentice role where he learned from experienced professionals. He worked with artists such as Rod Stewart, Jethro Tull, and Humble Pie.
Before he even turned 19, Andy was already a second engineer for Eddie Kramer, helping record music for Jimi Hendrix and many other artists. This shows how quickly he learned and how skilled he became!
A Long and Successful Career
Andy Johns' career lasted over 40 years. During this time, he engineered or produced records for a huge range of artists. These included rock giants like Led Zeppelin and the Rolling Stones, all the way to Van Halen.
The records he worked on have sold more than 160 million copies around the world. That's a lot of music!
Andy Johns' Family Connections
Music ran in the Johns family. Andy was the father of Evan Johns, who was the drummer for the band Hurt. He was also the father of rock singer and guitarist Will Johns.
His brother, Glyn Johns, was also a well-known producer. Andy's nephew, Ethan Johns (Glyn's son), also became a successful producer. It was truly a family of music makers!
Later Years and Legacy
Andy Johns passed away on April 7, 2013, at the age of 62. He was in a Los Angeles hospital for health reasons.
His work left a lasting mark on rock music. He helped define the sound of many classic albums that people still love today.
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