Gold Star Studios
Gold Star Studios was an independent recording studio located in Hollywood, California. In its entire history, Gold Star was one of the most successful commercial recording studios in the world.
This article is about the recording studio in California. For the recording studio in Houston with the same name later known as SugarHill Recording Studios, see SugarHill Recording Studios.Industry
1950
- David S. Gold
- Stan Ross
1984
6252 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Founded by David S. Gold and Stan Ross and opened in October 1950, Gold Star Recording Studios was located at 6252 Santa Monica Boulevard near the corner of Vine Street in Hollywood, the studio name was a combination of the names of the two owners—(Dave) GOLD and STA(n) R(oss). The studio was renowned for its unique custom-designed recording equipment, which was designed and built by Gold,[1] and for its echo chambers (also designed and built by Gold), which were utilised heavily by producers, most notably, Phil Spector.
Many big bands and orchestras recorded at Gold Star. Band leader Phil Carreon and Vocalist Ray Vasquez recorded at the facility in the 1950s.
Closing[edit]
Shifting economics caused Gold Star to close its doors in 1984, as newer technology allowed bands to make their own recordings. Several months after the studios were vacated, a fire destroyed the building. A mini-mall was later constructed on the site.
On March 11, 2011, Ross died of complications following an operation to correct an abdominal aneurysm. He was 82.[6]