Phil Spector, who changed the sound of 1960s pop with his "Wall of Sound" recordings has died of COVID-19, according to authorities and media reports. The musician was convicted of the 2003 murder of a Hollywood actress.
UpdatedSun, Jan 17, 2021 at 9:28 am PT
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In this May 23, 2005 file photo music producer Phil Spector appears during his trial in Los Angeles. Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock with his “Wall of Sound” method died Saturday at 81. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File)
LOS ANGELES, CA Legendary record producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector died Saturday weeks after contracting COVID-19 in a California prison. He was 81.
He produced such early 1960s hits as You ve Lost that Lovin Feelin , Unchained Melody, Spanish Harlem, Da Doo Ron Ron, Then He Kissed Me, Be My Baby, I Love How You Love Me, He s a Rebel, Only Love Can Break a Heart, the Beatles final album, Let It Be, and George Harrison s debut solo album, All Things Must Pass, among scores of other recordings.
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.