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Phil Spector

Born 26 December 1939 in the Bronx, New York City, NY, USA. Died January 16, 2021 in French Camp, CA. Influential producer, whose "Wall Of Sound" technique is widely-regarded as a step change in rock and pop production's ambition by intensive use of overdubbing. Inducted into Rock And Roll Hall of Fame in 1989 (Non-Performer). Inducted into The Songwriters Hall of Fame 1997. In 2009, Spector was convicted of the 2003 murder of Lana Clarkson. He trapped Lana in his foyer and shot her through her throat via the mouth, killing her instantly. He died in custody in 2021. Spector was known to be explosive at times. He especially liked waving guns around for intimidation during recording sessions. He reportedly shot a revolver in the air next to [a=John Lennon]’s ears during a 1973 recording session, later chasing Lennon through the halls at gunpoint another time. Later, held a revolver to [a=Leonard Cohen]’s throat in 1978 after a recording session for the album “Death of A Ladies’ Man” because Cohen wanted to go home instead of record more vocals. Formerly married to [a1331570] and [a293153].