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Key facts

Birth name Harvey Phillip Spector[1]
Born December 26, 1939[1]
Birth place New York City, U.S.[1]
Died January 16, 2021[1]
Death place French Camp, California, U.S.[1]
Known for Wall of Sound production style[1]

Phil Spector was an American record producer and songwriter known for developing the Wall of Sound production style in the 1960s. He was later convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson and died while serving his prison sentence. [3] [4]

Context

Phil Spector was an American record producer and songwriter best known for developing the Wall of Sound production style in the 1960s [1]. He was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson and died while in prison [2] [3].

Documented claims

  • Phil Spector developed the Wall of Sound production style in the 1960s. [1]
  • He was found guilty of second-degree murder in 2009 in the shooting death of Lana Clarkson. [2]
  • Spector died while serving a prison sentence. [2]

Questions and answers

Why was Phil Spector convicted?

He was found guilty of second-degree murder in 2009 for the shooting death of Lana Clarkson [2].

How long did Phil Spector serve before he died?

He died while serving a prison sentence on January 16, 2021 [1] [2].

What was Phil Spector known for?

He was known for developing the Wall of Sound production style in the 1960s [1].

Sources

  1. Phil Spector | Death, Wall of Sound, Songs, Murder ... — britannica.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  2. Phil Spector — songhall.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  3. Phil Spector Biography - The Official Phil Spector Site — philspector.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
  4. Phil Spector | Biography | Research Starters — ebsco.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)

Sources last checked August 3, 2026. · More in People