Watch Trailer for HBO's Phil Spector Movie
HBO has officially released the first full-length trailer for their latest bio film, Phil Spector. Starring Al Pacino, the docu-drama details the trial of legendary music producer Phil Spector, who was accused of murdering actress Lana Clarkson and subsequently convicted of second-degree murder in 2003.... read more
Found in: TV, NewsVarious Artists: Phil Spector Presents: The Philles Album Collection
The Crystal’s biggest hit wasn’t actually recorded by the Crystals. In 1962, Phil Spector, then still a precocious young songwriter and producer with enough success to move his operations from New York to Los Angeles on a whim, recorded a West Coast group called the Blossoms singing “He’s a Rebel,” a good girl’s pledge of devotion to a bad boy. He released it as a single by the Brooklyn girl group the Crystals, who were much more popular. Understandably miffed, they had to learn the song quickly so they could add it to their live repertoire. read more
Found in: Music, ReviewsPhil Spector Biopic in Production
Directed by David Mamet and starring Al Pacino, the controversial HBO Phil Spector biopic has started production.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsAl Pacino to Star as Phil Spector
Al Pacino will trade “Hoo-ah” for “Da doo ron ron” when he plays genius producer/crazy man Phil Spector in an upcoming HBO biopic.... read more
Found in: Movies, NewsWatch a Music Video From Phil Spector's Wife, Rachelle Spector
Rachelle Spector, the wife of incarcerated producer Phil Spector, is not only releasing her album Out of My Chelle today, but she has also created the album’s first music video. Out of My Chelle is being hailed as “Spector’s first major production for 30 years," and features 10 tracks arranged, produced, engineered, and co-written by Spector himself, according to album credits.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPhil Spector Produces Wife’s Album
Phil Spector, the world’s most (in)famous grim-faced, time-serving former Beatles producer with an afro, is releasing his first major recording project in 30 years. The artist? His 29-year-old wife Rachelle.... read more
Found in: Music, NewsCharles Manson and Phil Spector's Jailhouse-Rock Collaboration a Hoax, Says Dept. of Corrections
On Thursday we reported on an overture allegedly made by Charles Manson to recently-incarcerated music producer Phil Spector. Blogs and newspapers were lighting up with the story, including the New York Post's Page Six, which spoke to Spector's wife and publicist. Apparently, the bearded man pictured above wanted to work with the man known for the Wall of Sound.... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsCharles Manson Wants to Collaborate with Phil Spector, Prison-Style
OK, we get it: Supergroups and drool-worthy collaborations are in. It seems like everyone and their cat is teaming up these days, from drummers to bassists to monsters. But inmates? ... read more
Found in: Music, NewsPhil Spector Awaits Murder Sentence as Attorneys Argue for Reduction
Attorneys of Phil Spector are attempting to trim the prison sentence for the music producer convicted of the second-degree murder of actress Lana Clarkson. Spector, 69, was found guilty April 13 of shooting Clarkson in his mansion in 2003 and is scheduled to be sentenced today. Conviction of second-degree murder holds a mandated 15 years, but Spector is likely to receive a life sentence. ... read more
Found in: Culture, NewsPhil Spector found guilty of second-degree murder
Legendary record producer Phil Spector, acclaimed for his work with the Beatles, The Ramones and myriad other mid-20th century acts, was convicted of second-degree murder yesterday for the shooting death of actor Lana Clarkson in 2003. ... read more
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