In 1980, it transitioned to Hyde Street Studios under Michael Ward's and partners’ leadership, becoming a hub for the emerging punk and hip-hop scenes with artists like Dead Kennedys, Green Day, Cake and Tupac Shakur. Throughout its illustrious history, Hyde Street Studios has remained a sought-after destination for major recording artists, preserving its historic charm and acoustic excellence.
Jaimeson Durr is a top Billboard charting recording engineer, mixer, and producer in the San Francisco Bay Area. He has worked with legends like Sammy Hagar, Joe Satriani, Chickenfoot, The Dead, Don Felder, Nancy Wilson, The Head and The Heart, and many promising new artists. For the past 20 years, Jaimeson has been running his studio, Wally’s Hyde Out (formerly Studio C), within the legendary Hyde Street Recording Studio complex.