A short history of Hansa Studios in Berlin, the legendary recording space linked to David Bowie, Iggy Pop, Depeche Mode, Marillion and U2.

Elton John recorded Honky Château in January 1972 at Château d’Hérouville, a residential studio in a quiet village north of Paris. The French countryside setting offered space, comfort, and focus, and helped spark the breakthrough run that followed, led by “Rocket Man”.