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spooky3

(37,372 posts)
Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:04 PM Tuesday

Music producer Roy Thomas Baker passed away

https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/22/arts/music/roy-thomas-baker-dead.html?unlocked_article_code=1.B08.hV-p.M0n5mHzBjkK5&smid=url-share

“ Roy Thomas Baker, who was among the most successful music producers of the 1970s and 1980s and who helped produce Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody,” one of the most unconventional pop hits, died at his home in Lake Havasu City, Ariz., on April 12. He was 78.

His death was announced by Bob Merlis, a spokesman, who said in a statement that the cause was unclear.

Besides Queen, Mr. Baker collaborated with other well-known bands like the Cars, Journey, Mötley Crüe and Foreigner while working as a producer and sound engineer at several recording studios over the course of his career.”

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Music producer Roy Thomas Baker passed away (Original Post) spooky3 Tuesday OP
... 2naSalit Tuesday #1
He produced some great records ... LSparkle Tuesday #2
Agree nt spooky3 Tuesday #3
Thanks for the great music Mr. Baker!!! AZJonnie Yesterday #4
Rest in Peace, Mr. Baker Mad_Dem_X 20 hrs ago #5
RIP Mr. Baker ProfessorGAC 10 hrs ago #6

LSparkle

(12,007 posts)
2. He produced some great records ...
Tue Apr 22, 2025, 11:20 PM
Tuesday

Really good full sound, crisp highs and booming drums/bass ... loved all the Queen LPs and I knew the Cars were going somewhere from the first notes of their first album once I saw RTB’s name on the sleeve. Not to mention a good number of albums in my music collection that bear his name. Rest in peace, sir ...

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