In the (unwarranted) defense of Phil Spector

Now I know I won't be on the good side of society right now with what I'm saying. But I do feel a little bad for Phil Spector.  I'm aware that he has been convicted of 2nd degree murder (when fucking Robert Blake got away scott-free).  If you've ever read the actual testimony I'm surprised it wasn't lessened to 1st degree because it's apparent he's lost most of his mind. (And not in the homicidal sense, but in the senile sense)

That's not to say murder is something I regard as acceptable.  What I'm saying is the guy is being parodied as ruthless and insane, when in reality he's suffered serious brain damage and acted out that seems more out of mental instability then legitimate intent.

And the thing that bothers me most is the fact that his legacy will be completely forgotten.

Before he lost his mind in various accidents, he produced some of the BEST albums consecutively and created the most ingenious recording technique, The Wall of Sound.

He was recording music with African American singers when they were being forced out of the industry.

-The Ronnettes, The Crystals, The Righteous Brothers, and Ike and Tina Turner.

He produced "River Deep, Mountain High", and the original version of "Proud Mary"

He also produced some of the most amazing records I've yet to ever hear:

-George Harrison "All Things Must Pass"

-John Lennon "Plastic Ono Band" AND "Imagine"

-The Ramones "End of the Century"

-Leonard Cohen "Death of a Ladies' Man"

-The Beatles "Let It Be"

His "Wall of Sound" technique is an audible orgasm.  It influenced The Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds", Bruce Springsteen's "Born to Run", and The Beatles' "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band".

If you've ever actually listened to some of his work, it just hits you in the face without a void of music.  Everything is always flawless.  If you know me personally you know my obsession with good Christmas music.  If you ever find "A Christmas Gift for You from Phil Spector" fucking get it.  Some of the best production work to this day.

Now at this point in reading (or perhaps from the very beginning) you might be thinking that the only reason I choose to defend a murderer is because I find such a high distinguish for anyone who falls into my snobby category of music.

That I cannot defend.  But I assure you I've tried to acknowledge the whole situation from all sides.

What I'm saying is he has done wrong.

He committed an act that is unforgivable.

But up to the first 60 years of his life he was pure man with incredible talent.  And from what I have gathered he acted out of tortuous mental handicap and has ruined his life.

I find it unfair that they brand him as the "hilariously crazy person".  It's just a tragedy (and NOT a comedy) all around.

Fuck you morning show hosts and comics.