Phil Spector dies at 81

[Pete Dero]

https://www.thedailybeast.com/phil-spector-convicted-murderer-and-prolific-music-producer-dead-at-81?ref=home?ref=home

Legendary music producer-turned-murderer Phil Spector has died of COVID-19 complications at the age of 81, according to the California Department of Corrections.


All produced by Phil Spector :

 

[Gusington]

So much great music. River Deep, Mountain High is one of my favorites. RIP.

[airboy]

Great music.  Serious nutcase.

Did he die in prison?

[Pete Dero]

Did he die in prison?

"California Health Care Facility inmate Phillip Spector was pronounced deceased of natural causes at 6:35 p.m. on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at an outside hospital. His official cause of death will be determined by the medical examiner in the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office,"

[Pete Dero]

River Deep, Mountain High.

He always thought this was his best song ever.  But while it became a hit in the UK it flopped in the US (peaked at 88 in the billboard 100 !)
After that disappointment he became a recluse and his self destruction began.

[Gusington]

This thread has taken a turn  :-[

[Staggerwing]

He may have been quite a talent but he was not a very nice person. He made life hell for Ronnie Spector and many other people. Supposedly, he pulled a gun on members of the Ramones when they disagreed with his convoluted production techniques.

[Pete Dero]

This thread has taken a turn  :-[

I'm a huge fan of his music. You should read my post as 'how much more music would he have produced if this had not happened'.  :'(

[Senex]

I liked what he did for acts on this side of the Atlantic.
On the other hand, he's responsible for the only unlistenable Beatle album.

[GDS_Starfury]

sorry I can't even find my violin.