The Rhythmic Lounge: You are an amazingly talented Record/Music Producer. How did you get started? Stuart Epps: I left school at the age of 15 and went to work as an office boy at Dick James music. They were the Beatles’ music publishers amongst others. This is also where I met the young Reg Dwight (ELTON JOHN) This was London 1967…amazing times. I would get asked to take a demo around to Paul McCartney or Abbey Road. It was a great way to start in the Biz and I became great friends with Elton and started working on his career for the record company. I toured with him as his assistant in the States when I was still only 18 years old. I then carried on working at the record company and was actually producing records at this time. The Full story of my time with Elton is here… http://www.stuartepps.co.uk/eltontheearlyyears.htm
TRL: You have worked an endless number of musicians, from Elton John to Oasis and more! What is your most memorable experience? SE: To be honest there are too many to mention here. I had many great times with Elton John and possibly the most memorable was being on tour with him in 1974 and John Lennon agreed to play on stage with Elton at Madison Square Garden. I was with John in the dressing room and also with him when he went up on stage. He was nervous, as it was his fist time on stage in many years. It was an incredible reception he got from the crowd and quite emotional. I worked with Jimmy page for 5 years at the mill studios at the time when John Bonham died, and I mixed the last Zeppelin album. I also worked with George Harrison and Bill Wyman. I have many stories, not all of them possible to publish I’m afraid but I have had some great times. Liam from Oasis and I got along well and I also sang with Robbie Williams when working on his album. TRL: The success you’ve had has surely come from longevity in the business, as well as a lot of hard work. What are some of your business methods that have aided in your successful career?