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Spector was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his castle-like mansion on the edge of Los Angeles. After a trial in 2009, he was sentenced to 19 years to life.
Phil Spector, the sonic craftsman who pioneered an extravagant Wall of Sound production style he applied to hits for the Beatles, and more has died.
Phil Spector, “Wall of Sound” Producer Convicted of Murder, Dies at 81 Lexy Perez Music producer Phil Spector Phil Spector, the eccentric and revolutionary music producer who transformed rock music with his “Wall of Sound” method and who later was convicted of murder, has died. He was 81. California state prison officials said he died Saturday of natural causes at a hospital. Spector was convicted of murdering actress Lana Clarkson in 2003 at his castle-like mansion on the edge of Los Angeles. After a trial in 2009, he was sentenced to 19 years to life. While most sou...