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Spector

British  
/ ˈspɛktə /

noun

  1. Phil. born 1940, US record producer and songwriter, noted for the densely orchestrated "Wall of Sound" in his work with groups such as the Ronettes and the Crystals; convicted in 2009 for the second-degree murder (2003) of actress Lana Clarkson

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“It’s crazy when Phil Spector produces your record and you still don’t have a top ten record,” Eddie Vedder mentioned when he inducted the Ramones into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002.

From Salon Aug. 10, 2026

Tyler had company on the charts with “It’s a Heartache” in 1978 when Juice Newton and Ronnie Spector released their own versions of the tune written by Ronnie Scott and Steve Wolfe.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 9, 2026

Mr. Spector sketches with subtlety the relationships that simmer beneath the surface of the chatty, sharp and—it must be admitted—sometimes exhaustingly digressive dialogue.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 2, 2026

Signed by Phil Spector, the group had enduring hits including ‘Be My Baby.’

From Los Angeles Times May 12, 2026

Gay’s cousin, Neil Spector, was going to be our attorney for the finalization.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

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