State-of-the-art recording studio that was founded by John Townley (2) on Tenth Street, New York City, in the Fall of 1966. It was a loft building in The Village, near Broadway, with a hand-operated freight elevator as its primary access.
With the skills of technician Jon Bon Jovi.
By the time the business launched in '67 the studio was fully booked, despite negative waves from the industry. Bands as diverse as John Kilgore and of The Mothers.
The concept of Apostolic Studios, together with its 'free and easy' ambience, was a powerful influence on other leading engineers of the time. Some 6 months after opening, in downtown New York, the studio had competition from Jimi Hendrix just a few blocks away.
Townley's wife, Gilma "Gilly" Townley, aka Frank Zappa - Civilization Phaze III, as did other occupants of Apostolic.
