The Story of Studio One

Studio One was a recording studio located in Doraville,Georgia, a suburban hamlet northeast of Atlanta.  The studio was designed and constructed in 1970 by audio engineer Rodney Mills, with the support of music publisher Bill Lowery and future Atlanta Rhythm Section manager Buddy Buie. Lowery and Buie, along with the latter's songwriting partner J.R. Cobb and the Classic IV's's manager Paul Cochran, were the studio's original owners. The studio output included a diverse range of recordings by Journey , Lynyrd Skynyrd, Joe South, BJ Thomas, Atlanta Rhythm Section,  38 Special, Starbuck, and The Outlaws . Singer Ronnie Hammond also started his career at the studio, originally employed as an assistant audio engineer.

Atlanta Rhythm Section was formed from session musicians used at Studio One and utilised the facilities extensively for rehearsals. This film includes other great artists with ties to Georgia such as Ray Stevens, Tommy Roe, Bill Anderson and BJ Thomas. Alicia Bridges Recorded her mega "Disco" Hit "I Love the Nightlife" at Studio One.  You'll find many fascinating bits of musical information,  as this film takes you back in time to a place that will live forever. The film is named after one of Atlanta Rhythm Section's biggest hits, "That Georgia Rhythm"