Joseph Wayne "Joe" Hardy, producer, engineer, and longtime Ardent Studios staffer died at age 66. Joe helped John Fry turn Ardent Studios into a world class recording destination before moving to Texas to work with ZZ Top. He was one of the preeminent studio figures to emerge from Memphis, TN. Joe passed away early Tuesday morning at his home in Houston, TX following a brief illness. His wife, Trish Hardy, confirmed the news.
Although perhaps best known for his decades as a close collaborator with ZZ Top, Hardy's resume ran the gamut of artists and styles, from hard rock to contemporary Christian music.
During his 45 year career, he worked with ZZ Top, Steve Earle, Al Green, Alice Cooper, Booker T. & the MG's, Tom Cochrane, Ry Cooder, The Georgia Satellites, The Replacements, Green on Red, Tommy Keene, Carl Perkins, and many more.
Although perhaps best known for his decades as a close collaborator with ZZ Top, Hardy's resume ran the gamut of artists and styles, from hard rock to contemporary Christian music.
During his 45 year career, he worked with ZZ Top, Steve Earle, Al Green, Alice Cooper, Booker T. & the MG's, Tom Cochrane, Ry Cooder, The Georgia Satellites, The Replacements, Green on Red, Tommy Keene, Carl Perkins, and many more.
Joseph Wayne "Joe" Hardy, producer, engineer, and longtime Ardent Studios staffer died at age 66. Joe helped John Fry turn Ardent Studios into a world class recording destination before moving to Texas to work with ZZ Top. He was one of the preeminent studio figures to emerge from Memphis, TN. Joe passed away early Tuesday morning at his home in Houston, TX following a brief illness. His wife, Trish Hardy, confirmed the news.
Although perhaps best known for his decades as a close collaborator with ZZ Top, Hardy's resume ran the gamut of artists and styles, from hard rock to contemporary Christian music.
During his 45 year career, he worked with ZZ Top, Steve Earle, Al Green, Alice Cooper, Booker T. & the MG's, Tom Cochrane, Ry Cooder, The Georgia Satellites, The Replacements, Green on Red, Tommy Keene, Carl Perkins, and many more.
Although perhaps best known for his decades as a close collaborator with ZZ Top, Hardy's resume ran the gamut of artists and styles, from hard rock to contemporary Christian music.
During his 45 year career, he worked with ZZ Top, Steve Earle, Al Green, Alice Cooper, Booker T. & the MG's, Tom Cochrane, Ry Cooder, The Georgia Satellites, The Replacements, Green on Red, Tommy Keene, Carl Perkins, and many more.
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