The trio helped launch Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Bananarama's careers from the Southwark studio.

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Blue plaque for 1980s producers Waterman, Aitken and Stock

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The trio penned many of the enduring hits of the 1980s and 1990s.

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Stock, Aitken and Waterman unveil blue plaque outside London ‘Hit Factory’

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The hugely successful trio helped launched the career of singers such as Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Sinitta.

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Pop hit-makers Stock, Aitken and Waterman get blue plaque

Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman unveiled their Blue Plaque outside their former The Vine Yard studio, in London, on Wednesday afternoon.

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'What a terrific honour...' Stock Aitken Waterman receive Blue Plaque recognising their contribution to British music

Pop producers Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman have received a blue plaque outside the “magical building” affectionately known as “The Hit Factory” where they created countless pop anthems. The trio penned many of the enduring hits of the 1980s and 1990s from their former Southwark studio, where they helped to launch the careers of some of music’s biggest stars including Kylie Minogue, Rick Astley and Bananarama. The record producers, w…

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With a blue plaque being installed on the side of the Bermondsey building that housed their “hit factory”, the trio spoke to Sky News about spotting Kylie’s “spark” and claiming they “invented” AI. At their peak in 1989, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman songs made up a whopping 27% of the UK singles market. It remains one of the most successful partnerships in the history of pop. Waterman admits feeling “knocked out” by the 40 or so cro…

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Pop Hit-makers Stock, Aitken And Waterman Get Blue Plaque - Great Yorkshire Radio

Stock, Aitken and Waterman have received a plaque outside their London ‘Hit Factory’ after they “achieved worldwide success and acclaim” in the music industry.

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Pop legends Stock, Aitken and Waterman unveil blue plaque outside London ‘Hit Factory’

Stock Aitken Waterman, the legendary British songwriting and production trio, has been celebrated with a blue plaque at their former Vine Yard music studio in Borough after winning the votes with Southwark News readers. Between 1984 and 1993, Mike Stock, Matt Aitken, and Pete Waterman sold over 200 million records worldwide, producing iconic hits for […]

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Stock Aitken Waterman honoured with blue plaque at former Borough studio

The trio penned many of the enduring hits of the 1980s and 1990s. Pop producers Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman have received a blue plaque outside the “magical building” affectionately known as “The Hit Factory” where they created countless pop anthems. The trio penned many of the enduring hits of the 1980s and 1990s from their former Southwark studio, where they helped to launch the careers of some of music’s biggest stars including …

Blue plaque for 1980s producers Waterman, Aitken and Stock

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