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JACK Douglas, the producer who helped propel Aerosmith and Cheap Trick to superstardom, has died. He was 80.
Douglas’ family announced his death on Tuesday, without giving a cause. “He passed away peacefully on Monday night,” they wrote.
“As many of you who follow him know, he produced great music, and lived a colorful life. We know that he touched many of your lives; we would love to hear more about that in the comments. He will be missed.”
Almost immediately there was an outpouring of tributes and grief from artists with whom Douglas worked, with Aerosmith posting: “We are mourning the loss of Jack Douglas, the legendary producer whose talent and passion shaped our sound and changed our lives.
“Jack was a brilliant artist and collaborator who inspired us in profound ways and left an indelible mark on the entire music industry. We celebrate his life and epic career and feel so privileged to have known him and to benefit from his remarkable skill and friendship.
“We are heartbroken for his family, but find comfort in knowing how much he loved his life and work. We are so proud and grateful to be part of his legacy.”
Douglas also worked on celebrated records by Patti Smith and John Lennon. He was encouraged to become a producer by KISS knob-twiddler Bob Ezrin.
With Ezrin’s tutelage, Douglas went on to pruduce Aerosmith’s Get Your Wings (1974), Toys in the Attic (1975), Rocks (1976) and Draw The Line (1977). Slash loved those albums so much he recruited Douglas to work on Snakepit’s Ain’t Life Grand.
Douglas also helmed the New York Dolls comeback album, One Day It Will Please Us To Remember Even This.
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