Phil Spector Bio (Biography)
Real name:
Harvey Phillip Spector
Date of birth:
December 26. 1939
Place of birth:
New York, New York, USA
Astrology Sign:
Capricorn
Height:
5' 5" (1.65 m)
Biography
Harvey Philip Spector (born December 26, 1939) is an American musician, songwriter, and record producer.
Coming to prominence in the early 1960s, Spector became one of the most distinctive producers in the history of popular music. He was hailed in his heyday by Tom Wolfe as the "Tycoon of Teen." The originator of the famous "Wall of Sound" production technique, Spector was a pioneer of the 1960s' girl group sound. Later he worked with various artists, including Ike and Tina Turner, the Beatles and, the Ramones. In 1989 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer.
The song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", co-written by Phil Spector, is listed by BMI as the song with the most US airplay in the 20th century. The original version was performed by The Righteous Brothers and produced by Spector.
In later years, he increasingly became known for eccentric outbursts, litigiousness, and a reclusive temperament. In 2003, Spector returned to the public eye when he was arrested on suspicion of murdering 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson. His trial began March 19, 2007, with opening statements commencing on April 25, 2007.
Coming to prominence in the early 1960s, Spector became one of the most distinctive producers in the history of popular music. He was hailed in his heyday by Tom Wolfe as the "Tycoon of Teen." The originator of the famous "Wall of Sound" production technique, Spector was a pioneer of the 1960s' girl group sound. Later he worked with various artists, including Ike and Tina Turner, the Beatles and, the Ramones. In 1989 he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a non-performer.
The song "You've Lost That Loving Feeling", co-written by Phil Spector, is listed by BMI as the song with the most US airplay in the 20th century. The original version was performed by The Righteous Brothers and produced by Spector.
In later years, he increasingly became known for eccentric outbursts, litigiousness, and a reclusive temperament. In 2003, Spector returned to the public eye when he was arrested on suspicion of murdering 40-year-old actress Lana Clarkson. His trial began March 19, 2007, with opening statements commencing on April 25, 2007.