Ardent Studios in Memphis, TN is celebrating a milestone birthday in 2016, having surpassed many of its counterparts nationwide and around the world in longevity to reach the 50th anniversary of its founding. Since that day in 1966, Ardent's history has snowballed into a legacy that then 22-year-old founder John Fry could scarcely have imagined. From STAX to Big Star, ZZ Top, Chris Bell, Cheap Trick, Huey Lewis, Joe Cocker, REM, Travis Tritt and too many more to mention, this panel will examine that compelling and unlikely history. Featuring CEO Jody Stephens, Ardent Music artists, engineers and notable previous studio clients.