Meet the Producers

1966
Vernon has Clapton turn his amp against a wall and covers it with a blanket. John Mayall's Bluesbreakers With Eric Clapton is a watershed blues album

1967
Recorded at Studio Two in Decca's West Hampstead facility, Vernon oversees David Bowie as he makes his self-titled debut. It's a financial flop

1968
Just a year later and Vernon's riding high as Fleetwood Mac's self-titled debut peaks at No 4 in the UK album charts, bringing the band success overnight

1969
Vernon sings backing vocals on 'Hear Me Calling' as he works with Ten Years After on Stonedhenge, which peaks at No 61 in the US

1969
Vernon joins Chicken Shack at CBS Studios in London for the recording of OK Ken?. The album reaches No 9 in the UK charts

1972
A hit album and single too, the Vernon-produced Focus 3 climbing to No 6 in the UK charts and the single 'Sylvia' peaking at No 4

1976
Vernon takes the reins for The Climax Blues Band's album Gold Plated. On its release the LP becomes the band's highest-selling in both the UK and US