Shel Talmy, Early Producer for the Who and Kinks and a Pioneer of the Brit Beat Sound, Dies at 87
variety.comAlec Palao Sheldon “Shel” Talmy, the American-born producer behind classic ‘60s songs by the Who, the Kinks, the Easybeats and even a teenaged David Bowie, died at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, from complications due to a stroke, a rep confirms to Variety.
He was 87. A facilitator of the classic Brit Beat sound, Talmy arranged and produced the Kinks’ early run of hits, including “You Really Got Me” and “All Day and All of the Night” by the Kinks, “My Generation” by the Who, and “Friday on My Mind” by the Easybeats.
He also produced hits by Manfred Mann, Amen Corner, Chad & Jeremy and others and worked extensively with artists like the Creation and Pentangle, as well as David Bowie’s early singles.
Born and raised in Chicago, Talmy arrived in London on holiday in 1962 and took what was intended as a temporary summer job with Decca Records, yet ended up resident in the U.K.
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