We’re sad to report that famed record producer Phil Ramone passed away this morning at New York Presbyterian Hospital in his adopted hometown of New York City. Ramone’s resume reads like a list of the best albums ever produced and was known for his innovative techniques. The producer, who was 72, died from the effects of an aortic aneurysm for which he was first hospitalized last month.
[Photo of Phil Ramone and Ray Charles via Pitchfork]
Among the talent Ramone worked with are Barbra Streisand, Paul McCartney, Paul Simon, Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Frank Sinatra, Billy Joel, Elton John, B.B. King, Chicago, Madonna, George Michael, Rod Stewart, Leslie Gore, Bruce Springsteen, James Taylor and Stevie Wonder. Ramone was nominated for an unbelievable 33 Grammys and won 14 of them. Here’s a selection of the awards he won…
- 1965 – Best Engineered Recording (non classical), for Getz/Gilberto
- 1970 – Best Musical Show Album for producing Promises, Promises
- 1976 – Album of the Year for producing Still Crazy After All These Years
- 1979 – Record of the Year for producing “Just the Way You Are“
- 1980 – Album of the Year for producing 52nd Street
- 1981 – Producer of the Year (non classical)
- 1984 – Best Album Of Original Score Written For A Motion Picture Or A Television Special, for Flashdance
- 1995 – Best Musical Show Album for producing Passion
- 2003 – Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album, for producing “Playin’ With My Friends: Bennett Sings The Blues”
- 2005 – Album of the Year and Best Surround Sound Album for producing Genius Loves Company
- 2006 – Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for producing The Art of Romance
- 2007 – Best Traditional Pop Vocal Album for producing Duets: An American Classic
[via Wikipedia]
Phil Ramone was 72 and is survived by three sons and his wife Karen.
[via Billboard]
