Jon Astley BIO
Jon Astley’s journey in the music industry began in 1973 when he joined the staff at Olympic Studios, one of the most prestigious recording studios in the world. Under the mentorship of Glyn Johns, Jon quickly established himself as a skilled engineer, contributing to projects with iconic artists like The Eagles, Joan Armatrading, Eric Clapton, and David Bowie.
Freelance Engineer and Producer
In the late ’70s, Jon took a leap into freelance engineering and producing, where he worked on some of the most significant records of the era. Notably, he produced The Who’s seminal album Who Are You and Eric Clapton’s Just One Night, further solidifying his reputation in the industry. His work with first-time artists, such as The Jags and The Distractions, also met with commercial success, earning chart-topping hits.
The 1980s marked Jon’s expansion into the North American music scene. He produced Corey Hart’s first two albums, which included the smash hits “Sunglasses at Night” and “Never Surrender.” These tracks became No. 1 records, driving album sales to over 4 million. Jon continued his success by producing albums for Marilyn Martin, Barclay James Harvest, The Pretty Things, and Roger Daltrey, before making his mark as a recording artist himself under Atlantic Records.
Jon Astley’s contributions to music have been recognized with numerous awards
Celebrating commercial success across multiple albums.
Recognizing excellence in audio recording.
Best CD Remastering for Led Zeppelin, George Harrison, and Who’s Next by The Who.
For The Who – Live At Royal Albert Hall.
- For Pete Townshend’s Music From Lifehouse concert.