Richard Perry, Record Producer With a Golden Touch, Dies at 82


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Richard Perry, a legendary music producer who shaped pop music in the 1970s and '80s, died at 82 in Los Angeles from cardiac arrest

Known for his golden touch, Perry produced iconic hits like Carly Simon's "You're So Vain" and worked with numerous legendary artists including Barbra Streisand, Rod Stewart, and Ringo Starr

Career Highlights:
  • Received Grammy Trustees Award in 2015
  • Produced hits across multiple genres
  • Ran Planet Records from 1978-1983
  • Worked with artists like Diana Ross, Art Garfunkel, and Neil Diamond
Perry was described by his friend Daphna Kastner as generous, fun, and someone who "maximized his time here". He was known as a "musician's producer" who treated artists as equals and had a unique talent for matching the right song to the right artist.His musical legacy spans decades, with successful productions from the 1960s through the 2000s, leaving an indelible mark on the music industry.

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