Friday, January 17, 2025

Who was Phil Spector?

Pop music history saw Phil Spector as one of the most successful music producers. The Wrecking Crew, his de facto house band, was responsible for a significant amount of pop music recordings in the 1960s and 70s. However, his name is also well known due to his infamous murder trial in which he killed a beautiful woman named Lana at his Hollywood mansion. What disturbing red flags were present in Phil Spector's peak years as a music producer for some of the top talent in the world? The list includes The Beatles, John Lennon, George Harrison, and many other notable figures. In this episode, we explore the roots of Phil Spector's early life, career path, and what led up to his ultimate demise in the early 2000s.