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Norman Petty Recording Studios

I visited the Norman Petty Recording Studios in Clovis, New Mexico on Oct. 17, 2007. Buddy Holly and the Crickets are among the many musicians who recorded here in the 1950s and 1960s. Thanks to studio manager Ken Broad and his wife for their hospitality.

Sunday, October 21, 2007

Norman Petty Recording Studios

Norman Petty Recording Studios Sign

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The Sound Influenced A Generation

Clovis sign outside the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

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It's So Easy - the Crickets

It's So Easy sheet music - the Crickets

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Taste of the Blues - Bob Montgomery

Taste of the Blues - Bob Montgomery - demo 45

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The Front Window

The front window of the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

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Think It Over

Photograph of Think It Over by the Crickets - demo 45

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Come Back Baby - Buddy Holly

Acetate of Buddy Holly's Come Back Baby

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Ampex Tape Recorder

Ampex Tape Recorder in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New MexicoThe tape is a safety copy of some Buddy Holly masters. Ken played "Heartbeat" and other songs while I was there.

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Blog Archive

  • ▼ 2007 (36)
    • ▼ October (36)
      • Norman Petty Recording Studios
      • The Sound Influenced A Generation
      • It's So Easy - the Crickets
      • Taste of the Blues - Bob Montgomery
      • The Front Window
      • Think It Over
      • Come Back Baby - Buddy Holly
      • Ampex Tape Recorder
      • Acetate Cutter
      • The Complete Buddy Holly
      • Mixing Console
      • Studio Speakers
      • McIntosh Rack
      • Norman and Vi Petty
      • That'll Be The Day
      • RCA Microphone
      • Mixing the Crickets
      • Maybe Baby - Ampex Recorder
      • Studio Window
      • Everyday
      • Baldwin Piano
      • Buddy Holly's Fender Amp
      • Vi Petty's Organ
      • Buddy Holly Poster, 1957
      • The Crickets in London Fog
      • Studio Microphone
      • Studio Equipment
      • Buddy Holly Covers
      • Grundig Majestic
      • Recording Stars
      • Grundig Radio
      • Kitchen
      • Sleeping Room
      • Fireplace
      • Ken Broad, Tour Guide
      • Nor Va Jak Microphone

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