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Shel Talmy, Music Producer, Dies at 87
Shel Talmy, the iconic music producer behind hits like "You Really Got Me" and "My Generation," dies at 87.
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Decca RecordsPye RecordsThe KinksThe WhoLed Zeppelin
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- What was Shel Talmy's cause of death?
- Shel Talmy, a renowned music producer, passed away at 87 due to complications from a stroke. His career spanned decades, significantly impacting the British rock scene of the 1960s.
- What happened to Shel Talmy after the 1960s?
- After experiencing burnout in the 1970s, Talmy largely retired from producing music, though he occasionally worked on projects later in his life. His legacy remains deeply rooted in the shaping of British rock and pop music.
- How did Shel Talmy begin his career in the UK?
- Talmy's career began in Hollywood before he moved to the UK in 1962. He secured a position at Decca Records through a bit of creative exaggeration, ultimately producing some of the most iconic rock music of the era.
- What was unique about Talmy's production style?
- Beyond the Kinks and the Who, Talmy worked with numerous other prominent bands including the Creation, Manfred Mann, and the Easybeats. He also produced albums for artists in the British folk revival.
- Which bands did Shel Talmy work most prominently with?
- Talmy's production credits include seminal tracks by the Kinks, such as "You Really Got Me," and the Who's "My Generation." His distinctive raw and immediate production style greatly influenced the sound of British rock.