Meek Speak

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Joe Meek, 1929-1967

Whenever there’s a reason to mention Phil Spector, as there was here a few days ago, I think of British record producer Joe Meek. Like Spector, he masterfully exploited recording studio techniques to create a unique sound and, like Spector, Meek murdered someone.

No Laughing Matter

I mentioned Jim Dawson a few weeks ago, and today on Facebook he posted this picture. That’s Jim in back. Is that comic actor Martin Short in the middle, looking like Harpo Marx? Jim likes to joke, so I assumed it was an April Fool gag.

But no, it wasn’t a joke. Jim wanted to note the passing of Warner/Reprise Records A&R executive and producer Andy Wickman, on the right wearing glasses. Standing in front was Phil Spector.