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BREAKING: Andy Johns, Led Zeppelin and Rolling Stones Engineer and Producer Dies
by PAUL CASHMERE on APRIL 8, 2013
Producer/engineer Andy Johns, who worked on classic albums like Led Zeppelin IV and the Rolling Stones ‘Exile On Main Street’, has died.


Johns came from a family of sound engineers. His older brother is Glyn Johns (The Who, Eagles, Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin) and his nephew is Ethan Johns (Ryan Adams, Kings of Leon, Kaiser Chiefs, Rufus Wainwright).

Andy Johns began his career as a tape operator in Olympic Studios in London working with Rod Stewart, Jethro Tull and Humble Pie.

Johns worked with the Rolling Stones from 1968-1973 and captured the sounds for ‘Exile On Main Street’ from Keith Richards’ mansion in the South of France in the early 70s.

He then moved to Los Angeles and worked with Ozzy Osbourne, Joe Satriani and Van Halen.

Recent works include ‘Let Your Hair Down’ for Steve Miller Band in 2011 and the Chickenfoot album of 2009.

Noise11 will update this story as more details come to hand

Aww damn, what a shame! ((

Crap. Loved the guy.
What a family line.

RIP Mr Johns.

You will be missed.

Oh sh!t, sad news

RIP Andy Johns.

Sad news. He was one of the "winning team".

RIP Mr. Johns.

- Doxa

Yes - very sad. RIP to Andy.

Wasn't looking too good, but I was feeling real well.

Another goodbye to another good friend.

Also produced Television's Marquee Moon album.

RIP

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Also produced Television's Marquee Moon album.

RIP

R.I.P. --- My sweet honey love...may the Good Lord Shine a light on you - make every song you sing your favorite tune... warm like the the evening sun...
Peace Andy.

RIP Andy ..... Angels with you...Safe journey



ROCKMAN

Love and light to him, and thanks and praises

I am just re-reading A Season in Hell, and there are a lot of interviews with him. Very informative and valuable. Very sad.

RIP, thanks for all the great work!

RIP Andy....seemed like a colourful character, really enjoyed his interview parts in Stones in Exile..

sad to hear. Andy Johns engineered some of the best records ever.

Sad indeed..........RIP Andy.................

The great gig in the sky will have a great drum sound.
Andy was a legend.

RIP Andy

Darned, that's sad. A bit of a surprise too; I thought he was doing well health-wise.

I am very surprised. I haven't really followed his contemporary life. What a brilliant ear and touch. The Stones really knew how to surround themselves with very talented people. It inspired them, and Johns was part of some of the most important work The Stones did. RIP Andy!

Miss Maggie died too... Gone and easily forgotten if you ask me.

RIP Andy!

Sad news. May his soul RIP.

Great work with Satriani (Extremist) Chickenfoot and Ozzy.Too soon
RIP

"we know it's a bit late but we hope you don't mind if we stay"

RIP - one of those underrated talents in music

RIP Andy Johns

So sad...RIP!!

Just saw the news. Bummer indeed.

A true audio engineering legend!

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r.i.p.

Big loss. I remember when he helped out with Van Halen, Alex was happy because he wanted to get that heavy Zeppelin drum sound. The @#$%& album is their heaviest sounding.