Us music producer phil spector has been jailed for at least 19 years for murdering an actress in 2003. Harvey philip spector born december 26, 1940 is an american record producer and songwriter. In 2009 phil spector, the legendary record producer, was sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of bmovie actress lana clarkson. Strictly speaking, phil spector wasnt even a performer hes a musician, but he very rarely released records under his name. Phil spector simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Richard williams book does a fine job of detailing spectors upbringing, his early career, his domination of the charts with his philles label, his years spent in hiding, and his past attempts to stage a come back. Brother julius the phil spector wall of sound orchestra. Phil spector has 15 books on goodreads with 227 ratings. User ratings 0 jeff barry ellie greenwich phil spector. Mar 22, 20 al pacino and helen mirren star in the hbo movie phil spector, about the popmusic impresario and the defense lawyer representing him in the murder of an actress. The originator of the wall of sound production technique, spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girl group sound the ronettes and the crystals a. One of the best books to come out of the rock scene, was publishers weeklys assessment of williams brilliant portrait of phil spector, originally published in 1972, and now updated to include. Spector told esquire magazine in july 2003 that clarksons death was an accidental suicide and that she kissed the gun. Al pacino and helen mirren star in the hbo movie phil spector, about the popmusic impresario and the defense lawyer representing him in the murder of an actress.
Jailed phil spectors wall of silence as he loses ability. Sonny bono got his start in the music industry as phil spector s right hand man in the studio. His meteoric rise to stardom in the new york music scene in the early 60s was legendary as was his work with the crystals, the ronettes, john lennon and george harrison. Hours after phil spector met bmovie beauty lana clarkson at l. Spector was dubbed the first tycoon of teen by writer tom wolfe in 1965, and is regarded as one of the most influential figures in pop music history.
One of the best books to come out of the rock scene, was publishers weeklys assessment of williams brilliant portrait of phil spector, originally published in 1972, and now updated to include spectors work over the following three decades and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the shooting of lana clarkson at spectors l. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. May, 2008 tearing down the wall of sound is a balanced presentation of the phil spector story. May 29, 2009 phil spector s first murder trial in 2007 ended in a mistrial as jurors said they couldnt reach a verdict. He used orchestral arrangements of immense scale and power in what became known as the wall of sound. Richard williams book does a fine job of detailing spectors upbringing, his early career, his domination of the charts with his philles label, his years spent in. Heres a passage from the bookfrom 1977 when phil spector was in the studio producing a new album for leonard cohenwhich pretty much sums it up. The more phil tried to destroy me, the stronger i got imprisoned by her husband, ronnie spector has now turned her tale of survival into a stage show. Her body was found slumped in a chair with a single gunshot wound to her mouth with broken teeth scattered over the carpet. Actor lana clarkson, who was killed by phil spector in 2003.
Spector raised pop productions ambition and production by overdubbing scores of musicians to create a massive roar. Phil spector s wifes lawyer disputes spending claims. Phil spector gets 19 years to life for murder of actress. After leaving in spectors limousine, clarkson and spector drove to his mansion and went inside while his driver waited in the car. Miss joan and mister sam the phil spector wall of sound orchestra. Sign in private video phil spectors wall of sound by gussie5555. Prison has not been kind to phil spector, new photo reveals. Phil spector biography, albums, streaming links allmusic. Phillip harvey spector born harvey phillip spector, december 26, 1939 is an american record producer, musician, and songwriter who developed the wall of sound, a music production formula he described as a wagnerian approach to rock and roll. Mar 20, 2020 phil spector, american record producer of the 1960s, described by writer tom wolfe as the first tycoon of teen.
Producer phil spector s famed and innovative wall of sound recording techniques, which consisted of massed instruments, closequarter ensemble recording, symphonic structure, and, above all, good songs most of which spector wrote or cowrote sung by vital artists, influenced, in one way or another, every pop producer who followed him. He was also greatly amused that one of his own photos used to be a top internet search result for the word beard. Sonny bono got his start in the music industry as phil spectors right hand man in the studio. One of the best books to come out of the rock scene, was publishers weeklys assessment of williams brilliant portrait of phil spector, originally published in 1972, and now updated to include spector s work over the following three decades and the bizarre circumstances surrounding the shooting of lana clarkson at spector s l.
Jailed phil spectors wall of silence as he loses ability to. Phil spector beginnings in the music industry biography. Phil spector has yet another new jailhouse hairdo page six. Music producer phil spectors story is already very familiar and was covered so thoroughly in mick browns 2007 tearing down the wall of. Legendary music producer phil spector has lost the ability to speak as he wastes away in jail, the mirror can exclusively reveal. The first superstar record producer, known for his densely detailed wall of sound, heard on countless eradefining hits. Phil spector is easily one of the best producers in the history of rock and pop. Phil spector sentenced to 19 years to life in prison on february 3, 2003, actress lana clarkson was found dead in the mansion belonging to record producer phil spector. This book would feel like a crime story even if its subject were not.
Jul 05, 2010 clips of interviews we conducted with phil spector in march of 2005, after he killed lana clarkson, before he went to jail for said crime. The second trial of harvey phillip spector for the murder of lana clarkson was dominated by one phrase. When spector was 9 years old, his father committed suicide. This author clearly has not taken the time to research spectors life properly.
The foundation for phil spector s tumultuous life was laid in his earliest years. This is the strange story of phil spector, in some ways a musical genius, who developed what was referred to as the wall of sound which resulted in such monster hits as youve lost that luvvin feeling by the righteous. Harvey phillip spector born december 26, 1939 is an american musician piano, guitar, songwriter and record producer. Caravaggio painted some of his greatest works while on the run from a. It was revealed over the weekend 2324apr16 that the music mogul had filed for divorce from rachelle, his wife of almost ten years, while. California department of corrections would not provide any specific details about spectors health, citing privacy concerns. In 2009 he was found guilty of second degree murder. Phil spector is a 20 american madefortelevision biographical drama film directed and written by david mamet. In later years, he gained infamy as the subject of a murder conviction. Nov 07, 2007 the phil spector murder trial gets hollywoodstyle ugly as the defense summons lana clarksons friends to paint her as a failure, super madam babydol gibson claims clarkson was a. Listen free to various artists a christmas gift for you from phil spector white christmas, frosty the snowman and more. The rise and fall of phil spector by mick brown 512pp, bloomsbury. On february 3, 2003, actress lana clarkson was found dead in record producer phil spector s mansion, the pyrenees castle, in alhambra, california.
The producer, 69, famed for his wall of sound recording technique, was last month found guilty of shooting lana clarkson at his california home. Phil spectors wifes lawyer disputes spending claims. In 2009 he was sentenced to 19 years in prison for the murder of an actress. The foundation for phil spectors tumultuous life was laid in his earliest years. That means spector, 69, would be 88 before he would be eligible for parole. Phil spectors first murder trial in 2007 ended in a mistrial as jurors said they couldnt reach a verdict. Spector attended fairfax high school, where he learned how to play the guitar and started writing songs. Tearing down the wall of sound is a balanced presentation of the phil spector story. Phil spector biography the official phil spector site.
By his early twenties phil spector had become one of the most sought after music producers in the industry. The film is based on the murder trials of music producer, songwriter and musician phil spector and was released in the united states by hbo films, premiering on hbo on march 24, 20. A playlist of videos showing the two sides of phil spector. Clips of interviews we conducted with phil spector in march of 2005, after he killed lana clarkson, before he went to jail for said crime. How phil spector was convicted of the murder of lana clarkson. Caravaggio painted some of his greatest works while on the run from a murder charge. Phil spector was born harvey phillip spector on december 26, 1939 to benjamin and bertha spector, a firstgeneration immigrant jewish family in the bronx, new york city. Music profile for phil spector, born 26 december 1939. Sep 26, 2014 legendary music producer phil spector has lost the ability to speak as he wastes away in jail, the mirror can exclusively reveal.
Phil spector on hbo, with al pacino and helen mirren. Richard williams book does a fine job of detailing spector s upbringing, his early career, his domination of the charts with his philles label, his years spent in hiding, and his past attempts to stage a come back. A pop music icon who has obviously danced with his demons on many occasions. The phil spector murder trial gets hollywoodstyle ugly as the defense summons lana clarksons friends to paint her as a failure, super madam babydol gibson claims clarkson was a. Tearing down the wall of sound, by nick brown, narrated by ray porter, produced by blackstone audio, downloaded from. Feb 26, 2017 hours after phil spector met bmovie beauty lana clarkson at l. Phil spector s most popular book is the rolling stone interviews.
Phil spector, the record producer, shown in 1975, is the subject of a new. It stars al pacino as phil spector, helen mirren as defense attorney linda kenney baden, and jeffrey. One of phil spectors sons has praised a documentary that depicts the convicted homicidal music producer as a sociopath and a narcissist the film, the agony and the ecstasy of phil spector, is. Phil was a generous, quickwitted wine officianado who also loved professional wrestling, music, and helping people. Spector idolized his father and spent the rest of his life engaged in conflicts with those closest to him his mother, sister, wives, etc. Albums include a christmas gift for you from philles records, back to mono 19581969, and baby, i love you miss joan and mr. One of the best books to come out of the rock scene, was publishers weeklys assessment of williams brilliant portrait of phil spector, originally published in. Phil spector was born harvey philip spector on december 26, 1940, in new york city. It was an ignominious climax to a life of staggering highs and scarcely believable lows. On february 3, 2003, actress lana clarkson was found dead in the mansion belonging to record producer phil spector. Harvey philip spector born december 26, 1940 is an american record producer and. A drama centered on the relationship between phil spector and defense attorney linda kenney baden while the music business legend was on trial for the murder of lana clarkson. He was a very complicated man who, at the age of nine years old, was traumatized by his fathers suicide. Phil spector says wife blew through fortune while hes in.
Our friend and colleague phil spector passed away on 15 january 2020, at home and surrounded by friends. Undoubtedly one of the single most important and influential producers in the history of rock music, phil spectors wall of sound stands as a milestone in recording history. Phil spector, who was sentenced to 19 years to life for a 2009 murder, has filed for divorce from wife rachelle short, accusing her. Tedesco and pitman the phil spector wall of sound orchestra. After his career had taken a downturn, phil spector got the chance to produce the beatles final album, let it be and turned his career around. Coming to prominence in the early 1960s, spector became one of the most distinctive producers in the history of popular music. Phil spector biography phillip spector born december 26, 1939 is an american musician, songwriter and record producer. From hitmaker to defendant, a long and winding road the new. A christmas gift for you from phil spector various. The dreampop band behind citrus, one of this years most quietly experimental indie rock records, on buginfested recording studios, food poisoning, and bell biv. Apr 23, 2010 phil spector the ronettes sleigh ride. Youve lost that lovin feelin barry mann phil spector cynthia weil. Hes a rebel offers a definitive, unflinching portrait of phil spector, the producer who transformed the airwaves and forever impacted the sound of popular music.
Meet the real linda kenney baden the defense lloyd grove talks to linda kenney baden about the rock icons case, helen mirren, and highstakes poker. He was coowner of philles records with thenbusiness partner lester sill, and later owner of phil spector records. Spector who produced some of the 20th centurys greatest pop. A christmas gift for you from phil spector originally released as a christmas gift for you from philles records is an album of christmas songs, produced by phil spector, and originally released as philles 4005 in 1963. Bbc news entertainment phil spector jailed for 19 years. By the time the jury began its deliberations in the spector murder trial, the author had become highly critical of the defense strategy, fascinated by the antics of phil spector. Spanish harlem, youve lost that lovin feeling, be my baby, chapel of love, then he kissed me, da doo ron ron, baby i love you, walking in the rain, river deep, mountain high, i can hear music, just once in my life, and to know him is to love him spector wrote, produced, and performed with the teddy bears, for which he was a member. In 2002, the reclusive and legendary record producer phil spector gave his first interview in. How phil spector was convicted of the murder of lana. As a songwriter phil spector has written cowritten. The mugshots were taken when phil spector was being transferred to the prison systems health care facility, which treats californias sickest inmates, in 20.
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