Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81.
17.01.2021 - 19:40 / deadline.com
Phil Spector, whose “Wall of Sound” was a groundbreaking recording technique that powered some of the biggest acts in music, has died at age 80 from Covid-19 complications.
The Wall of Sound was a meticulous and layered approach to recording, smacking a listener with a dense, almost symphonic array even on basic rock ‘n roll tunes. It made Spector one of rock music’s first auteurs and one of its most successful producers in a thriving era for pop music. Among his many clients were the Ronettes,
Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81.
Victoria Mary Clarke has drawn criticism from fans on Twitter for hailing Phil Spector a ‘genius’ following his death on Saturday.
Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector has died, aged 81. The cause of his death has not been confirmed, but he was diagnosed with COVID-19 last month.Spector was convicted in 2009 of the murder of actor Lana Clarkson at his Beverly Hills mansion six years earlier.
Phil Spector was like “a bad marriage” in the wake of his death. The revolutionary music producer, who was serving a jail sentence for murdering actor Lana Clarkson, died on Saturday (16 January), aged 81.
Ronnie Spector has paid tribute to "brilliant producer" Phil Spector - but also remembered him as a "lousy husband". The Ronettes frontwoman has spoken out following the death of her former spouse on Saturday (16.
Ronnie Spector is opening up about her ex-husband Phil Spector after the legendary music producer passed away at the age of 81 on Saturday.
Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorLegendary singer Ronnie Spector, who sang many of Phil Spector’s greatest productions as lead vocalist with the Ronettes and was married to him for six tumultuous years, posted about his death on Sunday, calling him a “brilliant producer but a lousy husband.”“It’s a sad day for music and a sad day for me,” she wrote in a Facebook post. “When I was working with Phil Spector, watching him create in the recording studio, I knew I was working with the very best.
Ronnie Spector has shared a statement on Phil Spector‘s death, following the music producer’s passing being confirmed earlier today.The Ronettes singer was married to the producer between 1968 and 1974, and adopted three children with him.
Singer Ronnie Spector was married to producer Phil Spector, who died today at 81, from 1968-1974. Although the marriage saw much commercial success, with hits like Be My Baby, Baby, I Love You, The Best Part of Breakin’ Up, Do I Love You? and Walking in the Rain, Ronnie Spector later claimed abuse during their relationship.
Music producer Phil Spector, who participated in shaping up the music industry with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has passed away at 81. California state prison officials confirmed the news via Twitter and revealed that the icon died on Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Phil Spector, convicted murderer and famed music producer, died of natural causes on Saturday. He was 81.The news of Spector's death was announced by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation on Sunday.Spector «was pronounced deceased of natural causes at 6:35 p.m.
Gallery: Happy Birthday Sir Rod Stewart: 10 facts about the iconic singer (BANG Showbiz)Spector was serving a 19-year sentence in prison for the murder of Lana Clarkson when he passed away. He was diagnosed with the virus a month ago and had received treatment in hospital before being returned to the prison after recovering well.
Let It Be and many of John Lennon’s solo works. In 2009, he was jailed for a minimum sentence of 19 years for murdering actress Lana Clarkson.
Phil Spector, whose “Wall of Sound” was a groundbreaking recording technique that powered some of the biggest acts in music, has died at age 81 from Covid-19 complications.
Phil Spector has died on Saturday at the age of 81 after contracting COVID-19 four weeks ago.
Phil Spector was a record producer who worked with artists including the Beatles and Ike & Tina Turner. At the time of his death, he was serving a prison sentence of 19 years to life for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson.This is a breaking news story.