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Men At Work Producer Peter McIan Has Died

Peter McIan, the producer for Men At Work’s two classic albums ‘Business As Usual’ (1981) and ‘Cargo’ (1983), has passed away.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Barbra Streisand, Men At Work, Mondo Rock, Peter McIan, producer, songwriter, USA

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Legendary Record Producer Roy Thomas Baker Has Died At Age 78

by Paul Cashmere

Roy Thomas Baker, the legendary record producer behind Queen, The Cars, Motley Crue, Devo, Ozzy Osbourne and Cheap Trick, has died at the age of 78.

Tagged as: 70s, Devo, music industry, Ozzy Osbourne, producer, Queen, Roy Thomas Baker, The Cars, UK

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Barbra Streisand Pays Tribute To Richard Perry

by Music-News.com

Barbra Streisand has led tributes to late music legend, Richard Perry.

Tagged as: 70s, Barbra Streisand, contemporary, pop, producer, Richard Perry, USA

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Quincy Jones photo by Ros O'Gorman, music news, moise11.com

R.I.P. Quincy Jones 1933-2024

by Noise11.com

The legendary Quincy Jones Jr has died at the age of 91.

Tagged as: 50s, Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, producer, Quincy Jones, USA

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R.I.P. Mark Moffatt at Age 74

by Paul Cashmere

Australian producer and one time pop star Mark Moffatt has died in Nashville at age 74.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, Mark Moffatt, producer, punk, The Saints

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Barry Manilow Cancels London Show Due To Illness

by Music-News.com

Barry Manilow was forced to cancel one of his Farewell Tour dates in London following medical advice.

Tagged as: 70s, Barry Manilow, contemporary, pop, producer, songwriter, USA

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Famed Audio Engineer Steve Albini Dies At Age 61

by Paul Cashmere

Audio engineer and producer Steve Albini has died at age 61 of a heart attack while working in his home studio.

Tagged as: 00s, 90s, alternative, audio, grunge, producer, rock, Steve Albini, USA

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Melbourne Songwriter, Producer, Director Frank Howson Has Died Aged 72

by Paul Cashmere

Australian director, songwriter and producer Frank Howson has passed away at age 72.

Tagged as: 80s, Australia, Frank Howson, John Paul Young, Little River Band, producer, Pseudo Echo, songwriter

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Joe Camilleri and Pete Solley (photo from The Black Sorrows Facebook page)

R.I.P. Peter Solley, Producer for Black Sorrows, Peter Frampton, The Sports, Aged 75

by Paul Cashmere

Peter Solley, the UK producer and musician who worked with Australia’s Joe Camilleri for both Jo Jo Zep and The Black Sorrows, Stephen Cummings with Sports, as well as The Romantics, Peter Frampton, Motörhead, Ted Nugent and Oingo Boingo, has died at age 75.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Jo Jo Zep, Joe Camilleri, Peter Solley, producer, rock, The Black Sorrows, The Romantics, UK

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Australian Producer Craig Porteils Loses His Battle With Cancer

by Paul Cashmere

Australian producer Craig Porteils has died over the weekend after fighting cancer.

Tagged as: 90s, Australia, Craig Porteils, producer

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Music Industry Legend Morty Craft Dies At Age 101

by Paul Cashmere

Record label owner, arranger, producer and songwriter Morton ‘Morty’ Craft has died at the age of 101.

Tagged as: 50s, 60s, Marton Craft, Morty, music industry, producer, songwriter, USA

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Robbie Shakespeare of Sly & Robbie Fame Dead At 68

by Paul Cashmere

Bass player and producer Robbie Shakespeare has died at the age of 68 following kidney surgery in Florida.

Tagged as: 80s, 90s, bass, Jamaica, producer, reggae, Robbie Shakespeare, Sly & Robbie, Sly Dunbar

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Diplo Speaks Out About Sexual Abuse Allegations

by Paul Cashmere

Diplo has issued a lengthy statement to deny allegations of sexual misconduct.

Tagged as: 10s, 20s, Diplo, DJ, producer, USA

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Diplo Sues Ex

by Music-News.com

Diplo is suing an ex accusing her of harassing him and his family with explicit and racist messages.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 20s, Diplo, DJ, producer, songwriter, USA

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Legendary Producer And (Murderer) Phil Spector Dead At 81 From Covid-19

by Paul Cashmere

Phil Spector, the legendary record producer known for his ‘Wall of Sound’ is dead at 81 after contracting Covid-19.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, COVID-19, Phil Spector, producer, production, The Beatles, The Ramones, Tina Turner, USA, Wall of Sound

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UK Producer Steve Brown (Wham, Freddie Mercury) Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

UK producer Steve Brown has died. At this stage a Cause of Death has not been revealed.

Tagged as: ABC, Elton John, Freddie Mercury, Manic Street Preachers, producer, Steve Brown, The Cult, UK, Wham

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American Producer Keith Olsen Has Died

by Paul Cashmere

Keith Olsen, the producer of albums by Ozzy Osbourne, REO Speedwagon, Pat Benatar, Santana, Heart, Whitesnake, Foreigner and Rick Springfield, has died.

Tagged as: 00s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Foreigner, Heart, Keith Olsen, Ozzy Osbourne, Pat Benatar, producer, REO Speedwagon, Rick Springfield, Santana, USA, Whitesnake

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R.I.P. Martin Armiger of The Sports 1949-2019

by Paul Cashmere

Australian guitarist and producer Martin Armiger has passed away suddenly in France.

Tagged as: 00s, 10s, 70s, 80s, 90s, Australia, Martin Armiger, producer, rock, The Sports

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Slash and Bonnie Raitt Pays Tribute To Ed Cherney

by Music-News.com

Slash and Bonnie Raitt are leading the tributes to Grammy-winning engineer Ed Cherney, who lost his battle with cancer on Tuesday (22Oct19).

Tagged as: Bonnie Raitt, Ed Cherney, music industry, producer, rock, Slash, USA

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David Foster and Katherine McPhee wed in London

by Music-News.com

Music producer David Foster and singer/actress Katharine McPhee have become husband and wife.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, classical, contemporary, David Foster, Katherine McPhee, pop, producer

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Beatles Audio Engineer Geoff Emerick Has Died at Age 72

by Paul Cashmere

Geoff Emerick, The Beatles audio engineer for ‘Revolver’, ‘Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band’, ‘The White Album’ and ‘Abbey Road’ has died at the age of 72.

Tagged as: 60s, engineer, Geoff Emerick, pop, producer, rock, The Beatles, UK

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Kygo To Play Sydney and Melbourne

by Noise11.com

Kygo will perform Sydney and Melbourne shows for Live Nation in October.

Tagged as: 10s, DJ, Kygo, Norway, pop, producer

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Nile Rodgers and Chic Rod Laver Arena on Sunday 8 April 2017. Photo by Ros O'Gorman

Nile Rodgers Appointed Chairman of The Songwriters Hall of Fame

by Paul Cashmere

Songwriting and producer legend Nile Rodgers has been appointed Chairman of the Songwriters Hall of Fame.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, 90s, Chic, dance, disco, funk, Nile Rodgers, pop, producer, songwriter, Songwriters Hall Of Fame, USA

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Mark Opitz Awarded HC Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship By ANU

by Paul Cashmere

The Australian National University in Canberra has awarded music producer Mark Opitz the HC Coombs Creative Arts Fellowship for 2018.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Australia, Cold Chisel, Hoodoo Gurus, INXS, Jimmy Barnes, Mark Opitz, Models, producer, rock

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Quincy Jones Apologises For Beatles And Michael Jackson Comment

by Music-News.com

Music producer Quincy Jones has apologized for shooting his mouth off about Michael Jackson and the Beatles in recent interviews, revealing his comments led to a family intervention.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, Michael Jackson, producer, Quincy Jones, R&B, soul, The Beatles, USA

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Quincy Jones Opens Fire On The Beatles and Michael Jackson

by Paul Cashmere

In a wide-ranging interview with Vulture, Quincy Jones has tackled the subjects of working with Michael Jackson and his opinions of the Beatles in a blunt interview with Vulture.

Tagged as: 60s, 70s, jazz, producer, Quincy Jones, USA

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R.I.P. Chris Tsangarides 1956-2018

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Chris Tsangarides, who helmed albums for groups like Judas Priest, Depeche Mode, Tom Jones and Thin Lizzy, died on Sunday (January 7) morning after battling pneumonia and heart failure. He was 61.

Tagged as: 70s, 80s, Chris Tsangarides, metal, producer, rock, UK

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R.I.P. Australian Producer John French

by Paul Cashmere

Producer John French, a veteran of Australian music history has passed away.

Tagged as: 70s, Australia, John French, producer, rock

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R.I.P. Tony Cohen 1957-2017

by Paul Cashmere

Legendary Australian producer Tony Cohen has died at the age of 60.

Tagged as: 80s, alternative, Australia, producer, Tony Cohen

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Dr Dre Sues Over Tele-Movie

by Paul Cashmere

Dr. Dre has threatened to take legal action against an upcoming TV movie that depicts him beating up his ex-girlfriend.

Tagged as: 90s, Dr Dre, Dr Dre Sues Over Tele-Movie, hip-hop, producer, rap, USA

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