Phil Spector, “Wall of Sound” Producer Convicted of Murder, Dies at 81 Lexy Perez Music producer Phil Spector
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.
California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital.
Spector was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his castle-like mansion on the edge of Los Angeles. After a trial in 2009, he was sentenced to 19 years to life.
While most sources give Spector’s birth date as 1940, it was listed as 1939 in court documents following his arrest. His lawyer subsequently confirmed that date to The Associated Press.
Phil Spector: Music producer and convicted murderer dies at 81; California state prison CONFIRM news
Phil Spector has passed away at 81 in a California hospital. California state prison officials confirmed the news via Twitter. Written By Phil Spector: Music producer and convicted murderer dies at 81; California state prison CONFIRM news
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. For the unversed, Spector was charged with the murder of the actress Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his LA mansion.
Phil Spector, the legendary music producer who transformed rock 'n' roll with his "Wall of Sound" method and who was later convicted of murder, has died at the age of 81.
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.