In Memoriam: Record Producer Phil Ramone (1941 – 2013)

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…

[via Wikipedia]

Phil Ramone was 72 and is survived by three sons and his wife Karen.

[via Billboard]

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