Photo Credit: Hanley Family Archive
Paul "PAB" Bootroyd for The Last Seat in the House! |
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It gives me extreme pleasure knowing that so many incredibly talented engineers are enjoying The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound
It is a big book, rich with detailed research about a history never explained comprehensively...until now. It was written in large part with these folks in mind.
Equally, what an honor it is that Sir Paul McCartney's (etc.) live sound engineer Paul 'Pab' Boothroyd is in possession of this work. Thank you Paul and many others who say for-the-most-part that they "can't put it down..."
This is what all authors want to hear.
~ JK
"Live audio early days...
Fascinating read..... audio pioneering from the “Father of Festival Sound” Bill Hanley and well written by John Kane..." PAB
It is a big book, rich with detailed research about a history never explained comprehensively...until now. It was written in large part with these folks in mind.
Equally, what an honor it is that Sir Paul McCartney's (etc.) live sound engineer Paul 'Pab' Boothroyd is in possession of this work. Thank you Paul and many others who say for-the-most-part that they "can't put it down..."
This is what all authors want to hear.
~ JK
"Live audio early days...
Fascinating read..... audio pioneering from the “Father of Festival Sound” Bill Hanley and well written by John Kane..." PAB
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Legendary pioneer sound engineer Stan Miller endorses TLSITH!
"The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound by John Kane is a must-read for anyone interested in live concert sound and its history. It is brutally honest and full of documented fascinating facts."
- Stanley R. Miller, CEO of Sound Motions Inc., and previous sound engineer for Neil Diamond
Bill Hanley on NBC Nightly News!
Check out the forthcoming book about his life and career by John Kane!
Come celebrate the legacy of two giant audio legends ~McIntosh and Hanley Sound!
A special Woodstock event moderated by John Kane! Join us on August 10, 2019 at 2:00PM for history in the making!
CAN YOU HEAR ME AT THE BACK? BILL HANLEY AND THE WOODSTOCK SOUND
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host a panel discussion of the people responsible for the sound production at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
Bill Hanley, who was the sound engineer for the festival will join Charlie Randall, co-president of McIntosh Labs, along with the people who worked with Hanley Sound to tell their personal stories and have a lively discussion moderated by John Kane about creating the sound system and working the festival to deliver audio for the live audience and recordings for posterity.
CAN YOU HEAR ME AT THE BACK? BILL HANLEY AND THE WOODSTOCK SOUND
Bethel Woods Center for the Arts will host a panel discussion of the people responsible for the sound production at the 1969 Woodstock festival.
Bill Hanley, who was the sound engineer for the festival will join Charlie Randall, co-president of McIntosh Labs, along with the people who worked with Hanley Sound to tell their personal stories and have a lively discussion moderated by John Kane about creating the sound system and working the festival to deliver audio for the live audience and recordings for posterity.
The Last Seat in the House: The Story of Hanley Sound by John Kane book cover reveal!
Woodstock Alum Reunited for Berklee School of Music Woodstock 50 Symposium!
Hanley's equipment makes it back to Bethel for the "We Are Golden" Woodstock 50th exhibit!
Feb 2019 FOH Article on Hanley's Woodstock Sound System!
Click here to Listen to Bill Hanley and John Kane on Dell Technologies Trail Blazers Podcast "Live and in Concert" episode with Walter Isaacson!!
April 2016: Front of House Magazine Article Written by John Kane!
January 2017: Load Out Magazine Article Written by John Kane!
May 2015
Dear Friends.
On May 26 2015, my dear friend Judi Bernstein-Cohen died. She had many health problems for too many years and her life just quietly ended. I went to see her the day before she died and as I spoke she did make some movement in her hand as I held it. Hard to tell but I felt that even in her last moments she was connected to me. She was always a part of my life.
She worked for me and Hanley Sound from the mid 60s to mid 70s working hard long hours as we built and prepared equipment and loaded trucks to go out all over the country to do sound jobs. She ran the office, maintained equilibrium with all the staff, promoters and performers. She supported me in my ideas to create new and innovative sound reinforcement. I can’t imagine what Hanley Sound would have been like without her. She was indispensable.
As the decades rolled along and her talents moved on to other jobs she and her husband Harold Cohen remained a close part of our lives. We shared holidays and all family events with them and reminisced about the times on the road and at 430 Salem Street in Medford, MA. with laughter and amazement.
Whenever I have been given an award the first person I thank is Judi. She was a rock, strong, dependable, sincere, tireless, giving and generous with her time. She was dedicated to my company and to me. She had a fabulous sense of humor, could tell a joke like none other.
I waited almost a month to write something. How do I put into words everything Judi was and how much she meant to me? She was a friend for 50 years. I will miss her. She will never be forgotten.
Yours,
Bill Hanley
Photo Credit: David Marks
Bill Hanley Honored in 2013. Click photo for Boston Globe article.
Photo Credit: Boston Globe
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