Darrell Thorp
American record producer, mixer, and engineer
Darrell Thorp is an American recording engineer, mixing engineer, and music producer. He is known for his work on albums by Foo Fighters, Beck, Radiohead, and Paul McCartney. Thorp has received nine Grammy Awards, including a win for Best Rock Album for Foo Fighters' Medicine at Midnight at the 64th Annual Grammy Awards.
Early life and education
Thorp first developed an interest in music as a guitar player. He served four years in the United States Navy before pursuing a career in audio engineering. After his military service, he enrolled at the Conservatory of Recording Arts and Sciences in Arizona.
Career
In 1997, Thorp moved to Los Angeles and began working as a runner and assistant engineer at major recording studios, including Track Record, Conway Recording Studios, and Ocean Way Recording. He gained hands-on experience during a period when commercial studios often supported extended sessions and larger budgets.
Thorp has frequently collaborated with producer Nigel Godrich. His engineering credits include Beck's Sea Change, Radiohead's Hail to the Thief, and Paul McCartney's Chaos and Creation in the Backyard.
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