Phil Spector says prison driving him insane - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

catlover79 · 09-19-2009, 09:37 PM

http://www.reuters.com/article/enter...0090918?rpc=60

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector says life behind bars is driving him "insane".

"This 24/7 lockdown life is slowly driving me insane and killing (me)," Spector, 69, wrote in a letter to a fan that was posted online on Friday.

Spector, who revolutionized pop music in the 1960s with his "Wall of Sound" production technique, was convicted in April of the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson and later sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in prison.

In the letter written in July to a fan that was obtained by pop culture website Gawker.com, Spector complained that he was unable to "say goodbye" to anyone, or organize his business affairs before going to prison.

"How cruel but apparently not unusual," Spector wrote. "And they call this a 'civilized' society. Bugs live more civilized beneath their rocks!".

Spector wrote the four-page, handwritten letter to a woman in Texas, sending it from prison in California.

At the height of his fame, Spector worked with The Ronettes, The Beatles, Cher, the Ramones and Leonard Cohen, but in the 1980s he withdrew from music. He quietly married singer and actress Rachelle Short in 2006.

catlover79 · 09-19-2009, 09:38 PM

My heart bleeds!!

70s show watcher · 09-20-2009, 12:51 AM

i thought he already was insane

catlover79 · 09-20-2009, 12:56 AM

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i thought he already was insane

I think the phrase "genius turning to madness" was coined with Phil Spector in mind. Such a shame - what a talented producer/songwriter he was. Too bad his personal life became so messed up.

ABlairican Pie · 09-20-2009, 11:33 AM

Boo hoo, Phil.

Facing the music for murder generally does that to a
person.

catlover79 · 09-20-2009, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Boo hoo, Phil.

Facing the music for murder generally does that to a
person.

Not to mention the horrible things he did to Ronnie (of the Ronettes, and one-time wife). He IS a

!!

MrCleveland · 09-21-2009, 04:31 PM

Both Phil Spector and Kanye West should be friends since they're crybabies!

BTW-Have Spector listen to this!...http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wkMhHQ8UicQ

I feel that this version is just as good as the one he ****ed-up!

70s show watcher · 09-22-2009, 01:59 AM

the only wall of sound he will and should be worrying about for a long time is the wall to scartch out the days of his sentance and the sound of the cell door being shut

catlover79 · 09-22-2009, 02:17 AM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

the only wall of sound he will and should be worrying about for a long time is the wall to scartch out the days of his sentance and the sound of the cell door being shut

...not to mention the sound of someone throwing away the key!!!

phoebe7165 · 09-22-2009, 01:50 PM

Boo freakin' Hoo!!

catlover79 · 09-22-2009, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by phoebe7165

Boo freakin' Hoo!!

I forgot to add the violin.

Once again, you're right on the money!!

80sTrivia · 09-22-2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 70s show watcher

i thought he already was insane

Me, too!

MrCleveland · 09-22-2009, 05:28 PM

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Originally Posted by phoebe7165

Boo freakin' Hoo!!

This is more like Spector....

catlover79 · 09-22-2009, 11:17 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCleveland

This is more like Spector....

The Wall of Violin Sound!!

Marvo301 · 09-22-2009, 11:25 PM

Well after all prison IS supposed to be a punishment! He's not supposed to enjoy it!!

09-19-2009, 09:37 PM	#1
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	Phil Spector says prison driving him insane http://www.reuters.com/article/enter...0090918?rpc=60 LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Music producer and convicted murderer Phil Spector says life behind bars is driving him "insane". "This 24/7 lockdown life is slowly driving me insane and killing (me)," Spector, 69, wrote in a letter to a fan that was posted online on Friday. Spector, who revolutionized pop music in the 1960s with his "Wall of Sound" production technique, was convicted in April of the 2003 murder of actress Lana Clarkson and later sentenced to a minimum of 19 years in prison. In the letter written in July to a fan that was obtained by pop culture website Gawker.com, Spector complained that he was unable to "say goodbye" to anyone, or organize his business affairs before going to prison. "How cruel but apparently not unusual," Spector wrote. "And they call this a 'civilized' society. Bugs live more civilized beneath their rocks!". Spector wrote the four-page, handwritten letter to a woman in Texas, sending it from prison in California. At the height of his fame, Spector worked with The Ronettes, The Beatles, Cher, the Ramones and Leonard Cohen, but in the 1980s he withdrew from music. He quietly married singer and actress Rachelle Short in 2006.
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09-20-2009, 11:33 AM	#5
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	Boo hoo, Phil. Facing the music for murder generally does that to a person.
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09-22-2009, 01:50 PM	#10
phoebe7165 Pop Culture Goddess Forum Fanatic Join Date: Apr 15, 2003 Location: US of A - the country of "really bad music" lovers Posts: 11,600	Boo freakin' Hoo!!
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09-22-2009, 11:25 PM	#15
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09-19-2009, 09:38 PM	#2
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	My heart bleeds!!

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09-22-2009, 01:59 AM	#8
70s show watcher Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 20, 2008 Location: between point place and studio 8 h Posts: 4,549	the only wall of sound he will and should be worrying about for a long time is the wall to scartch out the days of his sentance and the sound of the cell door being shut