Tom Dowd

Record producer and engineer known for The Allman Brothers Band

Tom Dowd - Record producer and engineer known for The Allman Brothers Band
Born

October 20th, 1925
99 years ago

Died

October 27th, 2002
22 years ago — 77 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in New York City, contributed significantly to the music industry as a record producer and engineer. Involved in the production of numerous iconic albums across various genres. Played a pivotal role in engineering projects for artists such as Eric Clapton and The Allman Brothers Band, particularly noted for the album 'At Fillmore East'. Instrumental in the technical side of recording, bringing innovative techniques to the studio environment. Also recognized for contributions to the development of multi-track recording technology, which greatly influenced the way music was produced.

Produced and engineered 'At Fillmore East' for The Allman Brothers Band

Worked with Eric Clapton on 'Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs

Pioneered multi-track recording techniques

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