Phil Spector

Harvey Philip "Phil" Spector (born December 26, 1939) is an American pioneering record producer and songwriter who was convicted of murder in 2009. The originator of the "Wall of Sound" production technique, Spector was a pioneer of the 1960s girl group sound and clocked in over twenty-five Top 40 hits between 1960 and 1965. Later in his career he worked with artists including Ike and Tina Turner, John Lennon, George Harrison, and the Ramones wit... more

Date of birth:

  • Dec 26, 1939 (age 69 years)

Place Musical Career Began:

Country of nationality:

Also known as:

  • Philip Spector,
  • Harvey Phillip Spector
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Awards

Awards Won:

Year Award Award Winner Winning work Notes/Description
  • 1972
  • George Harrison received one award for artist and one as producer

Hall of fame inductions:

Date Hall of fame Category
  • 1989
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Company Founder

Companies Founded

Philles Records

Philles Records was a record label formed in 1961 by Phil Spector and Lester Sill, the label taking its name from a hybrid of their first names. Initially, the...

Warner-Spector Records

Warner-Spector Records was a record label formed on October 12, 1974 as an outlet for Phil Spector productions. The label lasted for three years. Except for a...
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From the Disobedience base

Convictions of this type:

Crime commited Jail time (years)
  • 19

From the Crime base

Convictions:

Crime commited Jail time (years)
  • 19
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