Inside the Studio

1970
Initially created to test drums with new recording gear, 'Neanderthal Man' gives Hotlegs a No 2 hit

1975
The breakthrough single for 10cc, 'I'm Not In Love' tops the charts in the UK and goes Top 10 in the US

1979
It's the sound of synths as OMD record 'Electricity', now seen as one of the most influential songs of its era

1979
Buzzcocks take up residence to lay down 'Everybody's Happy Nowadays', which peaks at No 29

1983
The Smiths check in to record their debut single 'Hand In Glove', which takes them to No 3 in the indie chart

1984
Goth rockers Sisters Of Mercy begin work on First And Last And Always, their debut, which peaks at No 14