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Joe Meek
English record producer, recording engineer and songwriter. His biggest hit was "" by The Tornados (1962). He was born April 5, 1929, Newent, Gloucestershire and died February 3, 1967 in London. He is considered the UK’s first independent pop record producer.
Co-owner of R.G.M. Sound.
News article as published on page 10 of the 11 Feb 1967 edition of Billboard magazine:
"Joe Meek Slain In Shooting
LONDON - Joe Meek, composer and producer of the Tornados' 3 million-selling single, "Telstar," was fatally shot in his London studios Friday. He was 36 years old.
Meek, one of Britain's pioneer independent producers, also produced hits by the Honeycombs, Billy Fury, Heinz and other British artists.
His company, RGM Sound, was one of the first independent production outfits in Britain and paved the way for the scores of successful producers who have since set up in London. Meek discovered Tom Jones and produced his early recordings with Alan Freeman. Meek recorded Michael Cox' U. K. hit single "Angelea Jones" for one of Britain's first independent labels, Triumph."
Co-owner of R.G.M. Sound.
News article as published on page 10 of the 11 Feb 1967 edition of Billboard magazine:
"Joe Meek Slain In Shooting
LONDON - Joe Meek, composer and producer of the Tornados' 3 million-selling single, "Telstar," was fatally shot in his London studios Friday. He was 36 years old.
Meek, one of Britain's pioneer independent producers, also produced hits by the Honeycombs, Billy Fury, Heinz and other British artists.
His company, RGM Sound, was one of the first independent production outfits in Britain and paved the way for the scores of successful producers who have since set up in London. Meek discovered Tom Jones and produced his early recordings with Alan Freeman. Meek recorded Michael Cox' U. K. hit single "Angelea Jones" for one of Britain's first independent labels, Triumph."
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