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Ardent Recording is one of the most iconic music studios in the world.
For almost 60 years Ardent has been a special creative space for a diverse and world-renowned clientele; recording artists such as Led Zeppelin, Sam and Dave, ZZ Top, R.E.M., Isaac Hayes, The Staple Singers, Stevie Ray Vaughan, BB King, The Bar-Kays, The White Stripes, Big Star, Bob Dylan, The Raconteurs, The Gin Blossoms, Stevie Wonder, Steve Earle, Smashing Pumpkins, The Allman Brothers… just to name a few.
On October 25th, 1968, John Fry acquired Madison Avenue's 1996-2000 land parcels.
With plans finalized and new custom equipment ordered, ground was broken in the spring of 1969.
On Thanksgiving weekend of 1971, Ardent fully relocated to its new home at 2000 Madison, and we’ve been there since, helping artists make their dreams a reality.