Max Norman facts for kids
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Max Norman
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| Born | United Kingdom |
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| Occupation(s) | Record producer, recording engineer |
| Years active | 1973–present |
| Associated acts | Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Megadeth, Bad Company, The Tubes |
Max Norman is a talented music producer and recording engineer from the United Kingdom. Since 1973, he has helped many bands create their albums. He is especially known for his work with heavy metal bands, making their music sound amazing.
Max Norman's job as a record producer means he helps musicians create their songs and albums. He guides them through the recording process, from choosing the right sounds to making sure everything fits together perfectly. As a recording engineer, he uses special equipment to capture and mix the music. This makes sure the songs sound clear and powerful.
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Starting His Music Journey
Max Norman began his career at Ridge Farm Studios in London. This was a big recording studio where many artists came to make music. A famous moment in his career happened when he worked with Ozzy Osbourne. Ozzy Osbourne, a well-known rock star, was recording his first solo album, Blizzard of Ozz. Max Norman was asked to join the team and help finish the album, which became a huge success.
Working with Famous Bands
Over the years, Max Norman has worked with many popular bands. He helped Megadeth create some of their most famous albums, like Countdown to Extinction and Youthanasia. You can even see him in the Megadeth video Evolver, which shows how they made the Youthanasia album.
He also worked with Ozzy Osbourne on several other albums, including Diary of a Madman and Bark at the Moon. His skills helped these albums become classics in rock and metal music.
Recent Projects
Max Norman continues to work in the music industry. In 2017, he finished projects with artists like Ethan Brosh, Machinage, and Mean Streak. This shows he is still busy helping new and established musicians make great music.
Albums Max Norman Helped Create
Max Norman has worked on many albums as a producer, mixer, or engineer. Here are some examples of the bands he has helped:
As a Producer
- Ozzy Osbourne - Blizzard of Ozz (1980), Diary of a Madman (1981), Bark at the Moon (1983)
- Y&T - Black Tiger (1982)
- Ian Hunter - All of the Good Ones Are Taken (1983)
- Loudness - Thunder in the East (1985)
- Megadeth - Countdown to Extinction (1992), Youthanasia (1994)
- Death Angel - Act III (1990)
- Lynch Mob - Wicked Sensation (1990)
As a Mixer or Engineer
- The Tubes – What Do You Want from Live (1978)
- Ozzy Osbourne – Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
- Bad Company – Rough Diamonds (1982)
- Fates Warning – No Exit (1988)
- Megadeth – Rust in Peace (1990)
- Annihilator – Set the World on Fire (1993)
See also
In Spanish: Max Norman para niños
