Glyn Johns

Not to be confused with Glynis Johns.

Glyn Johns
Born	(1942-02-15) 15 February 1942
Origin	Epsom, Surrey, England
Genres	Rock
Occupation(s)	Producer, engineer, musician

Glyn Johns (born 15 February 1942, Epsom, Surrey, England) is a British musician, recording engineer and record producer.

Career

He has worked with such artists as Bob Dylan, The Beatles, The Easybeats, The Band, The Rolling Stones, The Who, Led Zeppelin, Eagles, Eric Clapton, The Clash, The Steve Miller Band, Small Faces, Spooky Tooth, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils, Blue Öyster Cult, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Midnight Oil, New Model Army, Belly, Joe Satriani, Ronnie Lane, Rod Stewart with Faces, Joan Armatrading, Buckacre, Gallagher and Lyle, Georgie Fame, Family, Helen Watson, Fairport Convention, Humble Pie and many others.

In the 1960s, while associated with the rock band The Presidents, Johns began working as a recording studio engineer at IBC Studios, Portland Place, London and was able to take the band in during weekends and try his skills at production and recording. The Presidents was his first true production work and some of the original tracks are available to hear and record at the Sound Bite Page on The President's web site www.the-presidents.org.uk. In 1969, Johns was called upon to rescue the troublesome Get Back sessions for The Beatles. Johns compiled several versions of the album, which were all rejected by the band, before the project was eventually turned over to producer Phil Spector. Spector's version became the released album, which was retitled Let It Be.

Johns' subsequent work on the first three albums by the Eagles was fundamental in establishing the group's sound and style.

In 1971, he recorded and mixed The Who's Who's Next, one of the most celebrated rock albums of all time. He is also credited as associate producer. His influence on the Faces' 1972 album, A Nod's As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse, which he co-produced with the band, can be gauged from the message that follows the credits: 'Thank you Glyn, you made all the difference.'

He mixed a 5.1 SACD version of the classic Eric Clapton album Slowhand at Sphere Studios.

As of 2011, Johns is currently working with Ryan Adams on his latest studio album.

In February 2012, John began work on the latest album by Band of Horses.

In 2012, Glyn Johns will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland as a non-performer.

Biography

Glyn Johns is the father of Ethan Johns and the older brother of Andy Johns, both accomplished producers in their own right. Ethan has worked with acts such as Ryan Adams, Laura Marling, Ray LaMontagne and Kings of Leon, while Andy has worked with acts such as The Rolling Stones, Led Zeppelin and Jimi Hendrix, either on his own or under the tutelage of Eddie Kramer.

Discography

Ian McLagan & The Bump Band - Never Say Never (2009) - Glyn Johns is credited As Mixer / Masterer

Eric Clapton - Slowhand - Producer

In popular culture

In the movie Almost Famous, it is said that the fictitious band Stillwater declined to use Johns as their producer for their new album.