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Ken’s journey extended beyond Abbey Road to work with revered artists like David Bowie, Elton John, and Jeff Beck. His transition from engineer to producer was motivated by a desire for artistic control. For Bowie, Scott initially engineered two albums, but his engagement deepened when Bowie asked him to co-produce his projects, beginning with the groundbreaking Ziggy Stardust. Scott describes this shift as a natural progression—expanding his role from technical specialist to creative collaborator.
He shares stories of experimenting with effects like ADT (artificial double tracking) to emulate Lennon’s vocal style, and using tape speed variations to create flanging—techniques that laid the groundwork for many modern studio effects.