Phil Spector, whose “Wall of Sound” was a groundbreaking recording technique that powered some of the biggest acts in music, has died at age 80 from Covid-19 complications.The Wall of Sound was a meticulous and layered approach to recording, smacking a listener with a dense, almost symphonic array even on basic rock ‘n roll tunes.
It made Spector one of rock music’s first auteurs and one of its most successful producers in a thriving era for pop music. Among his many clients were the Ronettes, the Beatles, the Ramones, the Righteous Brothers, and George Harrison.But Spector fell from grace when he was incarcerated for the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson at his home.
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