Sad Spector-cle

It certainly seemed inevitable - in a similar way to how justice caught up with OJ Simpson - that legendary music producer Phil Spector would in some way be brought to account for the death of the actress Lana Clarkson, which occured in his house 6 years ago. And so it was, yesterday, that after 30 hours of deliberation the jury found him guilty of her murder.

I do not pretend to know all the facts of the case, and as such would never sit here and argue over the verdict. But what I do know is that Phil Spector made great music, and I hope that in the great History of Time it is this fact that he is most remembered for. Many great people have wandered from their path before him (MJ anyone?!), and many will subsequently do so in years to come.

But any man that can create The Ronnette's 'Be My Baby', Ike & Tina's 'River Deep, Mountain High', 'You've Lost That Loving Feeling' by the Righteous Brothers and The Beatles' Let It Be album should always be held in the highest musical regard. His 'Wall of Sound' technique was equally both innovative and instantly recognisable, and an inspiration to many. Brian Wilson even described 'Be My Baby' as "the most perfect pop record of all time."

Not a bad legacy.

Shame about the gun obsession.