Dr Feelgood. The Hi-Hat Mistake That Hit Number One. "STUPIDITY "?  Many more stories in The Memoir There Ain’t No Rules In Rock n Roll  by Kenny Denton.

This Deep Dive recounts a famous recording error during the production of Dr Feelgood's chart-topping live album, Stupidity. The narrative details how renowned producer and engineer Vic Maile mistakenly recorded a prominent hi-hat microphone across all drum tracks, leading him to fear the project was ruined. Despite Maile's immense technical background with legendary acts like Led Zeppelin and The Who, he remained convinced that this oversight would damage his professional reputation. However, the author explains that the album eventually reached number one in the UK, with critics ironically praising the very percussive clarity Maile had tried to fix. Ultimately, the source highlights the unpredictable nature of the music industry, where a perceived technical failure became a celebrated feature of a classic rock record. Many more stories in The Memoir There Ain’t No Rules In Rock n Roll by Kenny Denton.