Mike Shipley

Sound engineer and producer for albums

Mike Shipley - Sound engineer and producer for albums
Born

October 7th, 1956
69 years ago

Died

2013
12 years ago — 57 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

Australia

Links & References

Born in Australia and later based in England, a sound engineer and producer excelled in the music industry. Worked with prominent artists across various genres, notably collaborating with the rock band Queen on the album 'A Night at the Opera'. Involved in producing several Grammy award-winning projects throughout a prolific career. Provided engineering expertise for acclaimed albums and worked with various famous recording artists, contributing to their distinctive sounds and recording techniques.

Worked on Queen's 'A Night at the Opera'

Produced multiple Grammy-winning albums

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