PhilSpector Posts

This Week in Music History: January 27 - February 2 -- Roofie Beatles, Jacko on Fire

This week in music history the Beatles raise the roof and Michael Jackson has a hair-raising experience. ... Read More »

Hargo Becomes Last Artist to Work With Phil Spector, Thanks to 'Crazy' Chain of Events

San Diego songwriter Hargo is the final artist to work with the infamous Phil Spector before his lengthy prison sentence. ... Read More »

Phil Spector's Supreme Court Appeal Denied: Producer Staying in Jail

Phil Spector's Supreme Court appeal for the murder of Lana Clarkson has been denied. ... Read More »

Phil Spector Wrongful Death Suit: Mother of Slain Actress Reaches Settlement

A lawyer says the mother of the actress Phil Spector was convicted of killing has settled her wrongful death suit against the legendary music producer. ... Read More »

Phil Spector Appeals to Supreme Court Over Murder Convitcion

Phil Spector is now attempting to appeal the murder conviction -- again -- this time, with the U.S. Supreme Court. ... Read More »

George Harrison's Concert for Bangladesh Featured Drug Trouble for Eric Clapton, Stage Fright for Bob Dylan

George Harrison's reluctance as a frontman was, oddly enough, a major reason behind the success of the Concert for Bangladesh, his close friend Klaus Voormann tells Spinner. ... Read More »

Martin Scorsese's George Harrison Documentary to Air This Fall

Beatles fans can rejoice in a new Martin Scorsese-directed documentary based on the life of George Harrison airing this fall. ... Read More »

Phil Spector's Murder Conviction Upheld by Appeals Court

Famed but incarcerated producer Phil Spector, who created the influential Wall of Sound style so crucial to a slew of mainstream pop hits from the 1960s, will remain behind bars, at least for now. ... Read More »

Phil Spector Appeals for Third Murder Trial

Lawyers of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame record producer Phil Spector have asked for a third trial for their convicted client. ... Read More »

Phil Spector Documentary Reveals his 'Agony and Ecstasy'

Phil Spector documentarian Vikram Jayanti reveals the agony and ecstasy of the infamous music producer, and throws new light on his illustrious career working with superstars like John Lennon. ... Read More »

Henry Rollins Reveals He Produced Charles Manson Album

Notorious punk rocker Henry Rollins has revealed that he helped convicted murderer Charles Manson produce an album of acoustic songs in the '80s. ... Read More »

Al Pacino to Play Phil Spector in New HBO Film

Break out the crazy wigs. Award-winning actor Al Pacino has been chosen to play famed producer and convicted killer Phil Spector in a new movie for HBO, the New York Times reports. ... Read More »