OBSERVER: Recording industry giant Bill Armstring dies at age 97

Bill Armstrong, a pioneering figure in the Australian recording industry, has passed away at the age of 97. Armstrong was a multifaceted professional who worked as a sound engineer, studio owner, producer, and broadcaster. He was also a founder and managing director of EON-FM, a radio station based in Melbourne.

Armstrong’s career in the recording industry began in post-war Melbourne, where he worked with primitive recording equipment. Over the years, he played a significant role in the development of Armstrong Studios and the launch of Australia’s first commercial FM radio station. His contributions to the industry spanned several decades, leaving a lasting impact on the Australian music scene.

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