Now, Regent Sounds, the famed London studio used by the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix and David Bowie, is preparing to reopen. As the Beatles and Rolling Stones rose to fame in the 1960s, Regent Sounds gained a reputation for accessibility. Rumors persist that the Rolling Stones never paid for their early sessions, which were booked on little more than a promise. Recording history madeThe Beatles used Regent Sounds to record early material, and the Rolling Stones tracked their debut album, first EP and much of their second record there. Even as the industry shifted toward self-written music, Regent Sounds stayed busy, thanks to support from then-owner James Baring, heir to the Barings banking family.