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ALS, one page, both sides, 7 x 5, Temple Hill stationery card, no date. Handwritten letter from Bono to Janice Germano, the wife of Edward Germano, owner of famed New York City recording studio The Hit Factory. In full: “Thanks again for time at ‘The Hit Factory,’ we will put a dedication to Eddie on the album. You are beautiful I have a feeling your life is going to move in reverse now clock ticking backwards…you looked 30 years old yesterday. I’m sure it will be 16 tomorrow! Love to Troy.” In very fine condition. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Tracks and a letter of provenance from Danielle Germano, Edward Germano’s daughter. U2 were no strangers to The Hit Factory. The band recorded or had music mixed at the studio for several albums, including 1997’s Pop and 1983’s Under A Blood Red Sky, as well as some portions of 1991’s Achtung Baby and 1993’s Zooropa.
For over three decades, The Hit Factory Entertainment has shaped the sound of modern music. Purchased in 1975 by singer and producer Eddie Germano, the studio gained fame for its exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art technology, and its role in capturing the sound of iconic artists of the latter 20th century. This legendary studio booked recording sessions with Madonna, the Rolling Stones, David Bowie, Bruce Springsteen, Mariah Carey, Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Notorious B.I.G., Celine Dion, Fleetwood Mac, and many others. Some notable albums recorded in the studios include Paul Simon’s Graceland, Bruce Springsteen’s Born In the U.S.A., and John Lennon’s final album, Double Fantasy.
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