Matt Aitken

Matthew James Aitken (born 25 August 1956 in Coventry) is an English songwriter and record producer, brought up in Astley, Greater Manchester, best known as the creative force behind the 1980s songwriting/production trio Stock Aitken Waterman.

This article is about the British songwriter. For the special effects artist, see Matt Aitken (special effects artist).

Matt Aitken
Birth nameMatthew James Aitken
Born25 August 1956 (1956-08-25) (age 64)
Coventry, England, United Kingdom
Genrespop music
Occupation(s)Songwriter, record producer, musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Associated actsStock, Aitken and Waterman

He began his musical career as a musician and was a member of many different bands before teaming up with Mike Stock to write and produce music for other artists. They both later teamed up with Pete Waterman, and they went from small independent labels to the major RCA, producing a myriad of hits.[1] According to Waterman, Aitken was a noted perfectionist, particularly when it came to his guitar solos.[2]

After the partnership split up in the early 1990s,[3] Aitken went into a period of retirement, raising his daughters Isabelle and Romy, and enjoying life. He returned to the music industry[3] briefly, before seemingly retiring again.

References
  1. Bronson, Fred (2003). "The Top 10 Songs Produced by Stock-Aitken-Waterman". Billboard's hottest hot 100 hits. Watson-Guptill. p. 129. ISBN 978-0-8230-7738-0. Retrieved 30 May 2010.
  2. "Classic Tracks: Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up". Soundonsound.com. Retrieved 31 December 2011.
  3. Alexis Petridis (3 December 2005). "Alexis Petridis meets Stock, Aitken and Waterman | Music". The Guardian. London. Retrieved 31 December 2011.


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