In the early 70's, Steve Jackson became the technical roadie for the keyboard band, Greenslade, and went "on the road". He built, for Greenslade's Martin Briley, the renowned "Coffin"--a box of electronics effects. It was innovative and ahead of its time.
After two and a half years touring and recording with Greenslade, Steve went to work for Julian's Studio Instrument Rentals. At Julian's, he created a technical/repair department where he gained his experience in repairing musical instruments, sound and lighting equipment.
In 1977 he formed his own business, Steve Jackson Keyboard Repairs, and his reputation as one of Englands main keyboard repair techs grew. He worked for many major bands, film studios and orchestras, and even museums, his specialty being the electronic keyboard instruments.
At the very end of 1979, George Martin, producer of the Beatles and owner of Air Studios, asked Steve to manage Air Studios Montserrat. During his time at Air Montserrat, Steve had noteable clients such as Nazareth, Roger Daltry, Mike Batt, Sheena Easton, the Tourists, Earth Wind and Fire, The Police, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Stevie Wonder, along with many, many others.
Steve attributes his knowledge of recording to his time at Air Studios Montserrat. There he worked with some of the world's most famous producers and engineers, such as George Martin, George Massenberg, Geoff Emerick, Chris Thomas, John Astley, Chris O'Neil, Ron Nevison, Jeff "Skunk" Baxter, John Punter, and Hugh Padgham to name but a few.
In August 2001, Da Rock rapper, Vaughan (E&J) Skerrit asked Steve to mix a track on their debut album. The technology had changed from analog to digital, and so he called Tim Yanes of Sweetwater Sound who advised him on a complete package for a digital studio. And THAT is how Pelican Lodge Studios came to be.
