Eldred Stebbing, NZ recording pioneer died yesterday
07.12.09
Eldred Stebbing, NZ recording pioneer died yesterday.
Owner of Key and Zodiac labels, Eldred Stebbing was one of New Zealand's recording pioneers and responsible for many of New Zealand's greatest records. Eldred and his brother started their studio and label in the immediate post WWII era and began recording local acts, and releasing licensed US and UK records.
They often gave the overseas hits to their local acts and held back the foreign original. Over the next four decades Zodiac and Key, which dominated the NZ local industry, released hundreds of New Zealand acts, many of which were produced by Eldred, and sold several million records.
By 2007 his studio is one of Australasia's biggest CD and DVD manufacturing companies. (from www.discogs.com)
Amplifier staff send their condolences to Eldred's family and friends.
Funeral Service 12.30pm, Friday 11th December
All Saints Church, Ponsonby.
