Dave Edmunds put out his debut solo album (after having put out a couple in his band Love Sculpture) Rockpile (album title, not his later band with Nick Lowe of the same name) in 1970, and had a hit with its’ single "I Hear You Knocking" (a remake of the Smiley Lewis song, on which Dave plays every instrument. He pounded on a cardboard box to create the 2/4 back beat ;-). He used the money made to buy into a small studio in Wales (his home country), Rockfield. He spent the next few years experimenting, learning how to produce music in the style of Sun Records owner/recording engineer/producer Sam Phillips. He also discovered how to create the Phil Spector Wall Of Sound, as can be heard on Daves' album Subtle As A Flying Mallet. Listen to it to hear his incredible recording of the Chantels' fantastic 1958 hit "Maybe". Absolutely breathtaking!
Dave is a master in the style, producing albums for The Stray Cats, The Everly Brothers, Carl Perkins, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, and his own Rockpile. For a taste of his work, pick up a copy of his Get It album. Pure 100 proof American Rock ’n’ Roll, 1950’s style.