It was at first property to numerous upper course residents together with Barbara Villiers, Duchess of Cleveland, James Brydges (later on to develop into 1st Duke of Chandos), and Henry St John, 1st Viscount St John. Other artists who recorded at Trident incorporate David Bowie, Elton John, Free and Thin Lizzy. Trident Studios was centered at 17 St Anne's Court, Soho and was a significant London recording studio.