Sunday, October 21, 2007

Norman Petty Recording Studios

Norman Petty Recording Studios Sign
Five photographs from this website were used (with permission) in a documentary. For more information see: Norman Petty Documentary featuring Buddy Holly

The Sound Influenced A Generation

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

It's So Easy - the Crickets

It's So Easy sheet music - the Crickets

Taste of the Blues - Bob Montgomery

Taste of the Blues - Bob Montgomery - demo 45

The Front Window

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

Think It Over - the Crickets

Photograph of Think It Over by the Crickets - demo 45

Come Back Baby - Buddy Holly

Acetate of Buddy Holly's Come Back Baby

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.

Acetate Cutter

Acetate Cutter in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

The Complete Buddy Holly

The Complete Buddy Holly

Mixing Console

Microphone in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Studio Speakers

Studio Speakers in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

McIntosh Rack

McIntosh Rack in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico<br />

Norman and Vi Petty

Norman and Vi PettyThe gold record on the right is for "Sugartime" by the McGuire Sisters.

That'll Be The Day

Tape Recorder RCA in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

RCA Microphone

RCA Microphone in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Mixing the Crickets

Mixing Console in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Maybe Baby - Ampex Recorder - Buddy Holly

Tape Recorder used on Maybe Baby by Buddy Holly and the CricketsThis may be the tape recorder that Norman Petty brought to Oklahoma City while the Crickets were on tour. "Maybe Baby" and three other songs were recorded there in the Officers Club Lounge on the Tinker Air Force Base in September, 1957.

Studio Window

Window between the main recording room and the control room in the Norman Petty Recording Studio, Clovis, New Mexico<br />Looking from the main studio into the control room.

Everyday - Buddy Holly - the Celeste Used by Vi Petty

Celesta played on Buddy Holly's EverydayThis is the celeste (celesta) played by Vi Petty on Buddy Holly's "Everyday," May 1957.

Baldwin Piano

Grand Piano in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Buddy Holly's Fender Amp

Buddy Holly's Fender AmpBuddy Holly used this Fender amp on tour with the Crickets.

Vi Petty's Organ

Vi Petty's Organ Vi Petty's Organ in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Buddy Holly Poster, 1957

Poster of Buddy Holly

The Crickets in London Fog

Photo of the Crickets in London

Studio Microphone

Studio RCA Microphone in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Studio Equipment

Studio Equipment in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Buddy Holly Covers

Photo of sheet music of cover versions of Buddy Holly songs - Linda Ronstadt and others

Grundig Majestic

Grundig Majestic stereo in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Recording Stars

Photographs in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Grundig Radio

Grundig Radio in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Kitchen

Kitchen in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Sleeping Room

Sleeping Area in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Fireplace

Fireplace in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico

Ken Broad, Tour Guide

Ken Broad, Tour Guide

Nor Va Jak Microphone

Microphone in the Norman Petty Recording Studios, Clovis, New Mexico