A complicated man (to say the least) who scored his first hit record while still in high school – drawing his inspiration for the song from his father’s tombstone (which read: “To Know Him Was To Love Him”). His career included so many hit records that formed the soundtrack for the Baby Boomer’s “wonder years,” – “Be My Baby,” Da Doo Ron Ron,” You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling” as well as the very first Christmas album of rock music. He remixed the Beatles final LP (Let it Be) and worked extensively with John Lennon.
Phil Spector, whose final years descended into highly erratic behavior and finally, a murder conviction, has passed away at the age of 81.