By Jason Barnard
Mark Wirtz was one of the 1960’s most talented producers and is an renowned artist in his own right. Working at Abbey Road alongside Beatles engineer Geoff Emerick in the mid to late 60s he produced some of the era’s most notable records including his very own ‘A Touch of Velvet, A Sting of Brass’, Tomorrow’s ‘My White Bicycle’ and the hugely influential Teenage Opera singles with Keith West.
His relocation to Los Angeles in the 1970s saw his solo career blossom whilst continuing his production work. Renewed interest over the past 20 years saw Mark rekindle his music career with the completion of his Teenage Opera and a series of well received solo records. Now based in Atlanta Georgia, Mark talks about his fantastic journey to Jason Barnard:
