News was shared by the family of the British music producer this Tuesday, 22; cause of death was not revealed
Responsible for band albums such as Queen, The Cars and Foreignerthe British music producer Roy Thomas Baker He died at the age of 78. The news was shared by family members on Tuesday, 22, and the cause of death was not revealed.
Among the numerous successes, Baker stands out for the work in Night at the Operaalbum of Queen 1975. Music “Bohemian Rhapsody”produced by him, was named by the institution as the best British single of all time.
The band drummer, Roger Taylorcommented the work of the producer (via Variety): “I think he brought a certain deal of discipline, a lot of cynicism and a passion for desserts that fattening. He was very disciplined and very strict in the beginning … always hit. The recipe had to be correct.”
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Roy Thomas Baker’s successful trajectory
Born in London, Baker started a musical career working with producers like GUS DUDGEON (Elton John) and Tony Visconti (David Bowie, T. Rex). He also acted in recordings of names like Rolling Stones, The Who, Dusty Springfield, Ten Years After, Dr. John, Ginger Baker’s Air Force and many others.
The relationship with Queen It also started in the 70s after Baker Change to Trident Studios. Although its importance on the band’s debut album in 1973 was less remarkable, from Queen IIthe following year, the sound of the group led by Freddie Mercury It became increasingly complex and ambitious.
Baker also participated in Sheer Heart Attack (1974) and helped revolutionize the band – and the history of music – with A Night at the Operawhich at the time was considered the most expensive album ever recorded. He continued with the Queen until A Day at The Races (1976), when the group started to produce its own works.
Even with the end of the partnership, Baker It remained one of the main names in music production. He had already been called to work with The Cars In the United States and brought his style to the eponymous debut album in 1978. The producer was also behind the next three albums, all gold or platinum hits.
“Roy taught me a lot about how to deal with band personalities, “said the late musician from The Cars, RIC OCASEKin 2016. “He was a genius, a classic guy to microphone the sound of the environment. He understood harmony. And he took things calmly – a very optimistic and elegant man.
After moving to the US, Baker produced albums of Journey, Ian Hunter, Ronnie Wood and REGGIE KNIGHON besides working with Lindsey Buckingham, Dokken, Mötley Crüe and Joe Lynn Turner. The producer also supervised the hiring of the Metallic and produced other big names in music as Alice Cooper, Ozzy Osbourne, Guns n ‘Roses and SMASHING PUMPKINS.
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Source: Rollingstone
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