Phil Spector created the "wall of sound;" produced the Beatles last record; persuaded the Ramones to go "pop;" made the Righteous Brothers sound respectable; and was a millionaire by age 21. His credits include some of the most important and memorable songs of the 1960s: The Ronettes "Be My Baby;" The Crystals "And Then He Kissed Me;" and Ike and Tina Turners "River Deep; Mountain High."Culled from more than 100 interviews with Spectors closest associates; including staff producers; singers; musicians; and ex-wives; Hes a Rebel discusses all stages of Spectors varied musical career; from his first hit; "To Know Him Is To Love Him" (written as a teenager) to his appointment to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.In addition to chronicling his musical achievements and unpredictable genius; the author boldly explores Spectors legendary eccentricities; addictions; and violent; reclusive tendencies. Hes a Rebel offers a definitive; unflinching portrait of Phil Spector; the producer who transformed the airwaves and forever impacted the sound of popular music.
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